Twenty-five contracts were signed last week at $4 million and above. The week also marked the end of the 2nd quarter, and with it, an interesting stat: 343 contracts were signed in the 2nd quarter, down from 402 last year. This was the lowest 2nd-quarter volume since 2012. At the same time, the average number of days on the market increased from 221 to 274 and negotiability from the original asking price increased from 4% to 7%.
All that being said, the average price increased by 6% over the same quarter last year, from $7,722,122 to $8,204,352. It looks like the loftier prices equal fewer deals.
The top two contracts last week were duplex penthouse condos. The No. 1 slot went to PH31 at 400 East 67th Street, asking $16.95 million, reduced from $21 million when it went on the market in July 2014. The apartment has 4,073 square feet including 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 2 landscaped terraces totaling approximately 3,000 square feet. It also features a 53-foot great room that opens onto a 59-foot terrace. Upstairs is a rooftop terrace planted with a grass lawn and trees, an outdoor kitchen and fireplace. The unit last sold in 2011 for $11,226,206.
The No. 2 contract was PHG at 141 East 88th Street, asking $16 million. The unit has 4,710 square feet including 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and a 1,211-square-foot terrace. Amenities in this prewar building include a doorman, gym, and a playroom.
East | West | Midtown | Downtown | Asking $/sq.ft. | Totals | |
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Co-ops | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Avg.Ask: $5,444,167 |
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Condos | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | Avg.Ask: $8,336,794 Avg.$/sq.ft.: $2,630/sq.ft. Avg.Size: 3,170 sq.ft. |
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Condops * | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Avg.Ask: $4,450,000 Avg.$/sq.ft.: $3,116/sq.ft. Avg.Size: 1,428 sq.ft. |
1 |
Townhouses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Avg.Ask: $13,995,000 Avg.$/sq.ft.: $3,927/sq.ft.. Avg.Size: 3,564 sq.ft. |
1 |
TOTALS | 6 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 25 |
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Donna Olshan President dso@olshan.com |
Emily Chen Private Wealth Real Estate Services Chief of Research ecc@olshan.com |