Here we go again!
Thirty-three contracts were signed last week in Manhattan at $4 million and above, extending the streak of 30 or more contracts signed to an astonishing 22 straight weeks.
Stat Geek Alert: Only 7 condo deals were inked by developers, the lowest total since the 3rd week in January. The dollar volume of $237,050,000 was also the lowest total since the last week in January.
The No. 1 contract was 16B at 21 East 61st Street, asking $15.5 million. The seller paid $21,641,067.50 in June 2015. The co-op has 3,582 square feet including 3 bedrooms, a library, and 4.5 bathrooms. Over 1,100 square feet of terrace space surrounds the apartment, which has Central Park views. The building was the former Carlton Hotel; it was converted into a co-op in 2013 with a land lease and condo rules. Amenities include a concierge, doorman, a 65-foot swimming pool, a fitness center, a bike room, and storage.
The No. 2 contract was 33A at 200 Amsterdam Avenue, asking $14 million. The condo has 3,188 square feet including 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. A 33-foot corner great room with 10-foot ceilings, master suite, and 2nd bedroom open onto a 326-square foot terrace that overlooks Central Park. The buyer is a New Yorker who has owned on the Upper West Side before. 200 Amsterdam is a new condo that is close to completion and comprises 112 units on 52 floors. Closings are expected to start in 6 to 12 weeks. Amenities include a concierge, fitness center, a 75-foot saline pool, children’s playroom, private dining room and resident’s lounge, plus a pet grooming room.