Forty-six contracts were signed last week at $4 million and above, more than double the previous week’s total. It was also the biggest total since the week of April 19-25, when 56 contracts were signed (the highest total of the year). Condos outsold co-ops, 32 to 7, and 7 townhouses were in the mix.

Stat Geek Alert: Last week’s total marked the 11th time this year that 40 or more contracts were signed.

The No. 1 contract was a townhouse at 27 East 11th Street, asking $29.995 million. The seller purchased this 5-story, 25-foot-wide Greek Revival house for $26 million in July 2016. It has approximately 9,000 square feet including 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, an elevator, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, 3 gas fireplaces, a large landscaped garden, 2 terraces, and a roof deck. This house has high-end finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms, floors with radiant heat, and an 18-zone central air conditioning system. Annual real estate taxes are $146,056.

The No. 2 contract was a PH1 at 455 West 19th Street, asking $22.75 million, reduced from $25 million when it was listed in November 2019. This penthouse triplex condo has 3,794 square feet including 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, and outdoor space that totals 1,301 square feet. The bottom floor has a living room with a fireplace and a 21-foot ceiling, kitchen, balcony, and master suite. The middle floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a laundry room. The top floor has a large planted terrace with a swimming pool. Amenities in this new 10-unit boutique condo include a 24-hour doorman, storage, and a bike room.