Thirty-five contracts were signed last week at $4 million and above, 6 fewer than the previous week, whose total was a 2022 record. Condos outsold co-ops, 26-5, with 3 townhouses and 1 condop in the mix.
The No. 1 contract was PHW at 67 Franklin Street, asking $14.95 million; it started on the market in July 2019. This 4,568-square-foot penthouse duplex condo was built on top of an 1881 cast iron building. It has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a den, plus 4 terraces totaling 1,374 square feet. A dramatic, 43-foot great room with 20-foot ceilings features sliding glass doors that open onto 2 of the terraces. This 13-unit condo, known as Cast Iron House, was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban. Amenities include a doorman, gym, and children’s playroom.
The No. 2 contract was 12A at 720 Park Avenue, asking $14 million; it has been on and off the market since April 2017, starting at $28 million. This prewar co-op has 3 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. A living room, dining room, library, and master bedroom span 92 feet overlooking Park Avenue. The entertaining space has 13.5-foot ceilings. The unit comes with storage and a wine vault. Amenities in this 17-story, 29-unit co-op also include a doorman, fitness center, and a squash court.