The week ending October 24, 2025 marked a return to a full work week after the federal holiday on October 13. This resulted in a larger number of sales being recorded week-over-week, and high-priced closings drove up the aggregate dollar amount during this time.
The third full week of October 2025 also saw the release of a report finding that the majority of Manhattan condo units flipped after being owned for about a decade ended up selling at a loss. However, it must be noted that units that sell at a loss are typically owing to extenuating personal circumstances rather than market conditions, and CityRealty listings show only a small handful of listings below their previous sale price. Indeed, the past week saw dramatic appreciations on apartments all over Manhattan.
The third full week of October 2025 also saw the release of a report finding that the majority of Manhattan condo units flipped after being owned for about a decade ended up selling at a loss. However, it must be noted that units that sell at a loss are typically owing to extenuating personal circumstances rather than market conditions, and CityRealty listings show only a small handful of listings below their previous sale price. Indeed, the past week saw dramatic appreciations on apartments all over Manhattan.
In the meantime, four of the top five sales recorded were located in East Side neighborhoods. These were led by Penthouse #41 at 50 United Nations Plaza, which closed for $14.3 million in what appears to have been an off-market deal. This sponsor unit has been on and off the market since September 2019, when it was listed for $18.65 million.
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Midtown skyline views from 50 United Nations Plaza (Zeckendorf Marketing)
When Corcoran Realty founder/Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran's penthouse at 1158 Fifth Avenue entered contract in May 2025, rumors immediately swirled about multiple bidders and a sale over the $12 million asking price. The latter can be confirmed: Penthouse B closed for $13.5 million in the week's top co-op sale and second-highest overall.
Ms. Corcoran bought the penthouse for $10 million in 2015 and embarked on an 18-month, $2 million renovation shortly after that (h/t The New York Times). She listed the duplex penthouse because the stairs were getting difficult for her husband to navigate. 6sqft reports that the couple has relocated to a single-story penthouse; the buyer made the purchase through a trust.
Ms. Corcoran bought the penthouse for $10 million in 2015 and embarked on an 18-month, $2 million renovation shortly after that (h/t The New York Times). She listed the duplex penthouse because the stairs were getting difficult for her husband to navigate. 6sqft reports that the couple has relocated to a single-story penthouse; the buyer made the purchase through a trust.
While Ms. Corcoran's penthouse was slightly trailed by another listing in a prewar Upper East Side building, new developments on the Upper East Side put up impressive showings. Residence #12B at The Surrey Residences, the new condo component on top of The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, closed for $9.75 million in the fourth-highest sale of the week. Additionally, a total of $5.8 million was recorded across two sales at The 74, a new construction condominium.
View over the West Village from 299 West 12th Street, #10JK (Sotheby's International Realty)
The week's top Downtown sale took place at the Bing & Bing-developed, Emery Roth-designed 299 West 12th Street. Residence #10JK closed for the asking price of $6.5 million in the week's fifth-highest overall. The seller, actor/writer/producer Danny Strong, displayed his Emmy and Peabody Awards in listing photos, and could yet add a Tony or two to that lineup; his adaptation of Chess is now in previews on Broadway. When Mr. Strong listed the apartment in May 2025, Curbed reported that he bought #10J for $1.35 million in 2011, #10K for $2.25 million in 2016, and combined them into one handsome apartment.
New developments in Downtown neighborhoods also put up impressive sales. A total of $6.99 million across three sales was recorded at The Solaire, a rental-turned-sales building in Battery Park City. Additionally, a total of $9.17 million across six sales was recorded at The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly.
On Monday, a $16.25 million sale was recorded at the J.E.R. Carpenter-designed 988 Fifth Avenue. The full-floor Residence #12 would have been the top sale of the week, and will likely lead this sales, but was not recorded in time to appear with the past week's data.
Top Manhattan sales
299 West 12th Street, #10JK (Sotheby's International Realty)
From the Listing:
Nestled in the heart of the West Village, apartment 10JK has three exposures, north, east, and west with sweeping views and light. Rarely available, this elegant pre-war home offers 1,700+/- square feet of beautiful renovation, thoughtful designer details, character and charm. This expansive two-bedroom, three-bathroom home—with the potential to create a third bedroom—combines the best of classic architecture with modern renovation. Upon entering this special home, you have a gracious entry foyer leading to your sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous light with views of the West Village, Empire State, and magical city skyline.
Nestled in the heart of the West Village, apartment 10JK has three exposures, north, east, and west with sweeping views and light. Rarely available, this elegant pre-war home offers 1,700+/- square feet of beautiful renovation, thoughtful designer details, character and charm. This expansive two-bedroom, three-bathroom home—with the potential to create a third bedroom—combines the best of classic architecture with modern renovation. Upon entering this special home, you have a gracious entry foyer leading to your sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous light with views of the West Village, Empire State, and magical city skyline.
The Surrey Residences, #12B (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
For nearly 100 years, The Surrey has been a discreet and cherished enclave for those who shape culture. With the highly anticipated re-opening of this iconic institution, The Surrey Residences will present an exquisite collection of 14 private homes.
For nearly 100 years, The Surrey has been a discreet and cherished enclave for those who shape culture. With the highly anticipated re-opening of this iconic institution, The Surrey Residences will present an exquisite collection of 14 private homes.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $50,000,000
720 Park Avenue, #13A (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing:
Ideally situated on a high floor of one of Rosario Candela's most prestigious and sought-after white-glove pre-war cooperatives at the corner of Park Avenue and 70th Street, this exceptional 11-room residence occupies the front south corner of the building, and enjoys a magnificent 700-square-foot terrace with wonderful Manhattan skyline views. Light streams in throughout the day through 31 oversized picture windows spanning all four exposures. A private elevator landing opens into a gracious 24-foot gallery, which leads to an impressive and grand 70-foot expanse of entertainment space.
Ideally situated on a high floor of one of Rosario Candela's most prestigious and sought-after white-glove pre-war cooperatives at the corner of Park Avenue and 70th Street, this exceptional 11-room residence occupies the front south corner of the building, and enjoys a magnificent 700-square-foot terrace with wonderful Manhattan skyline views. Light streams in throughout the day through 31 oversized picture windows spanning all four exposures. A private elevator landing opens into a gracious 24-foot gallery, which leads to an impressive and grand 70-foot expanse of entertainment space.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $17,000,000
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1158 Fifth Avenue, #PHB (Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
This 11-room duplex, an original penthouse, has been meticulously renovated and offers sweeping views over Central Park and the Reservoir. Penthouse B of 1158 Fifth Avenue boasts a fully landscaped park-facing terrace, grand-scale proportions, and abundant natural light in one of Carnegie Hill's most distinguished cooperatives. It's a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home. Enter the home on the 16th floor through a semi-private elevator landing into a huge double-height entry gallery.
This 11-room duplex, an original penthouse, has been meticulously renovated and offers sweeping views over Central Park and the Reservoir. Penthouse B of 1158 Fifth Avenue boasts a fully landscaped park-facing terrace, grand-scale proportions, and abundant natural light in one of Carnegie Hill's most distinguished cooperatives. It's a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home. Enter the home on the 16th floor through a semi-private elevator landing into a huge double-height entry gallery.
3 Available Listings for Sale from $3,950,000
50 United Nations Plaza (Zeckendorf Marketing)
From the Listing:
Spectacular full floor 5-bedroom, 2 staff bedroom, 6.5-bathroom condominium residence with expansive 73' living, dining, library, entertaining area, featuring Foster + Partners designed deep bay windows overlooking the East River and the United Nations Secretariat Building and soaring 11' 3" ceiling heights. The primary bedroom occupies the west wing of the residence and is distinguished by exhilarating views and generous proportions. Primary bathroom suite with remarkable city views as backdrop, feature Sivec white marble floors, vanity tops, tub surround, glass enclosed stall shower & separate steam shower, Foster + Partners designed Poliform teak vanity, Victoria + Albert baths freestanding Barcelona soaking tub, Duravit water closets and bidet, radiant heat floor and Dornbracht fittings.
Spectacular full floor 5-bedroom, 2 staff bedroom, 6.5-bathroom condominium residence with expansive 73' living, dining, library, entertaining area, featuring Foster + Partners designed deep bay windows overlooking the East River and the United Nations Secretariat Building and soaring 11' 3" ceiling heights. The primary bedroom occupies the west wing of the residence and is distinguished by exhilarating views and generous proportions. Primary bathroom suite with remarkable city views as backdrop, feature Sivec white marble floors, vanity tops, tub surround, glass enclosed stall shower & separate steam shower, Foster + Partners designed Poliform teak vanity, Victoria + Albert baths freestanding Barcelona soaking tub, Duravit water closets and bidet, radiant heat floor and Dornbracht fittings.
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605 Park Avenue, #19C (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices)
From the Listing:
Step right into this beautifully renovated, sleek, spacious, and bright corner 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, situated on a high floor, with breathtaking panoramic city views, located on Park Avenue and East 65th Street. This special and serene residence features newly installed oversized double-paned windows capturing an abundance of natural light throughout the day with triple exposures of dramatic panoramic city views facing east, south, and north. These magnificent views can be seen from the generously proportioned living and dining room, kitchen, and both bedrooms.
Step right into this beautifully renovated, sleek, spacious, and bright corner 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, situated on a high floor, with breathtaking panoramic city views, located on Park Avenue and East 65th Street. This special and serene residence features newly installed oversized double-paned windows capturing an abundance of natural light throughout the day with triple exposures of dramatic panoramic city views facing east, south, and north. These magnificent views can be seen from the generously proportioned living and dining room, kitchen, and both bedrooms.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $9,950,000
Google Streetview of 1628 Second Avenue
The Horizon, #32G (Compass)
From the Listing:
Discover the epitome of luxury living at 415 E 37th St, a premier highrise condominium in the vibrant heart of Manhattan. This meticulously designed 927-square-foot residence offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a total of five rooms that exude elegance and functionality. Enjoy stunning northeastern exposures through dual pane windows, flooding the space with natural light and highlighting the exquisite hardwood floors. The recessed lighting adds a touch of sophistication, creating a warm and inviting ambiance throughout.
Discover the epitome of luxury living at 415 E 37th St, a premier highrise condominium in the vibrant heart of Manhattan. This meticulously designed 927-square-foot residence offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a total of five rooms that exude elegance and functionality. Enjoy stunning northeastern exposures through dual pane windows, flooding the space with natural light and highlighting the exquisite hardwood floors. The recessed lighting adds a touch of sophistication, creating a warm and inviting ambiance throughout.
5 Available Listings for Sale from $899,000
47 East 87th Street, #7A (Compass)
From the Listing:
Discover the epitome of Upper East Side luxury at this turn-key, triple-mint corner apartment in Carnegie Hill, perched on Madison Avenue. No detail has been overlooked in this meticulously designed home, where classic Upper East Side sophistication meets Parisian charm.
Discover the epitome of Upper East Side luxury at this turn-key, triple-mint corner apartment in Carnegie Hill, perched on Madison Avenue. No detail has been overlooked in this meticulously designed home, where classic Upper East Side sophistication meets Parisian charm.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $1,125,000
50 West 29th Street, #2E (Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
This meticulously renovated artist's luxury loft at 50 West 29th Street in the heart of NoMad, Manhattan, offers 2,366 square feet of adaptable living space, perfect for modern urban living. The layout is designed to be highly adaptable, allowing for one or two bedrooms, with the flexibility to create a third bedroom within the expansive living area. Entering from a semi-private elevator landing, you step into a 37-foot living and dining area with 11-foot ceilings, complemented by natural light from five oversized Panorama tilt-and-turn windows. The north-facing windows provide consistent light and direct sun through the south windows, while soundproofed 6" white oak plank flooring ensures peace and quiet.
This meticulously renovated artist's luxury loft at 50 West 29th Street in the heart of NoMad, Manhattan, offers 2,366 square feet of adaptable living space, perfect for modern urban living. The layout is designed to be highly adaptable, allowing for one or two bedrooms, with the flexibility to create a third bedroom within the expansive living area. Entering from a semi-private elevator landing, you step into a 37-foot living and dining area with 11-foot ceilings, complemented by natural light from five oversized Panorama tilt-and-turn windows. The north-facing windows provide consistent light and direct sun through the south windows, while soundproofed 6" white oak plank flooring ensures peace and quiet.
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