Twenty-four contracts were signed last week at $4 million and above, 9 fewer than the previous week, as the luxury market slipped into a slower summer rhythm.

Stat Geek Alert:Last week marked only the 3rd time since February 1 that the number of contracts had fallen below 30---each time during the summer. Overall, 2021 has been on pace as one of the strongest years in the luxury market, with over $10 billion in contracts signed at $4 million and above in Manhattan.

The No. 1 contract was 58B at 53 West 53rd Street, asking $14.5 million, reduced from $15.575 million when it was listed in 2016 off of floorplans. Now finished, the condo has 3,251 square feet including 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The unit has south and west city views, 11-foot ceilings, a 40-foot living room, and a 32-foot master bedroom.

53 West 53rd Street was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel with interiors by Thierry Despont. Amenities include a concierge, fitness center, 65-foot lap pool, golf simulator, wine room, library, theater, storage, and a children’s playroom.

The No. 2 contract was 76B at 15 Hudson Yards, asking $12,030,000. The condo has 2,986 square feet including 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The corner unit features spectacular south and west views of the Hudson River and city. The building has 285 units on 88 floors with over 40,000 square feet of amenities including a concierge, fitness center, 75-foot pool, a children’s playroom, a ballroom and catering kitchen, and a residents’ lounge.