Hot Manhattan contract market on freezing December week; Top deals include 15 Central Park West condos and Amy Schumer's Brooklyn townhouse

By CityRealty Staff | From Future New York Today, December 17, 2025

15 Central Park West, #14B, one of the top contracts of the week (Corcoran) |

The holiday season is underway in New York City, and the first night of Hanukkah fell on December 14. The week of December 8-14, 2025 also saw New York City's first snowfall of the season and bone-chilling outdoor temperatures. However, it was a red-hot week for the Manhattan residential real estate market. The number of Manhattan contracts signed increased week over week by 15%, and several high-priced deals drove up the aggregate dollar amount during this time.

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A few weeks after the passing of acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern, four of the week's ten highest-priced contracts were located in RAMSA-designed buildings. Three were located in 15 Central Park West, the limestone tower that was instrumental in the renaissance of these types of buildings in New York City. Residence #12C had the week's top deal with a $26.8 million ask. If it sells for this price, the seller will make a generous profit, having bought the three-bedroom from the sponsor for $14.15 million in December 2007.

Two other units at 15 Central Park West tied for the second-higest priced with a $25 million ask. For Residence #14B, the asking price includes both the three-bedroom condo in the House section of the building and a separate staff/guest studio apartment on the sixth floor. Public records show that the seller bought them from the sponsor for a total of $15.6 million in 2008. Several stories up in the Tower portion, Residence #29A was also asking $25 million.

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The week's top contract outside of 15 Central Park West was for Residence #54A at 53 West 53rd, which was asking $19.44 million in the third-highest contract overall. This represents a $2 million reduction from the price listed in the building's initial offering plan, but was still good enough to give the Jean Nouvel-designed tower above the MoMA the top sponsor deal for the second time this fall.

The top Downtown contract was for Residence #10NORTH in The Flatiron Building, which was asking $18.15 million in the week's fourth-highest overall. One of two units on its floor, the four-bedroom unit features direct elevator access, interiors by Studio Sofield, a massive Great Room overlooking Fifth Avenue and Madison Square Park, and high-end appliances and finishes throughout. The contract was signed at a time when the building has started testing new lighting to illuminate the upper floors of the New York City Landmark at night.

19 Cranberry Street, Brooklyn Heights townhouse

19 Cranberry Street, #TH, top Brooklyn contract (The Modlin Group)

In Brooklyn, the borough's top two contracts were for townhouses located on Brooklyn Heights' "fruit streets". Chief among them was 19 Cranberry Street, which was asking $11 million in New York City's seventh-highest contract overall. The sale was also recorded by the city last week, and shows that the seller, actor/comedian Amy Schumer, took a loss on it, having paid $12.5 million for it in July 2022. The contract was signed the same week she and her husband announced their separation. The buyer made the purchase with an LLC, but The Real Deal identified them as screenwriter Michael Saltzmann.

The family's time at 19 Cranberry Street is a brief chapter in its nearly 200-year history. In 1987, it was famously used as the exteriors of the Castorini family home in Academy Award-winning film Moonstruck. Before that, it was owned by architect Edward Rullman, chairman of the Brooklyn Heights Association's Design Advisory Council and a key figure in the movement to designate the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, the first in New York City.

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Also of note, several new developments across New York City saw multiple contracts signed. The top performer in terms of the number of contracts signed was 155W68 on the Upper West Side, where five contracts were signed. Three contracts were signed at both The Willow in Gramercy and The Strathmore in Yorkville, and two contracts apiece where signed at 77 Greenwich Street in the Financial District, The Village West in Greenwich Village, Waldorf Astoria Residences New York in Midtown East, Brooklyn Point in Downtown Brooklyn, and Vesta in Long Island City.

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Top NYC Contracts: December 8-14, 2025

#10. The Henry, #8D
Last Ask: $9,650,000

Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 2,642 ft²

The Henry, #8D (Compass)

From the Listing: Apartment 8D at The Henry is the dream apartment no one can find. A four-bedroom with a wonderful, usable south-facing terrace. The 28-foot living room has three sets of doors opening to the terrace. The eat-in kitchen, which opens to the living room with pocket doors, has a big window over the sink facing onto the terrace. It’s like living in the country while also living in the city! See full details here.

The Henry has 7 public availabilities from $2.48 million.

#9. 130 West 12th Street, #8A
Last Ask: $9,385,000

Greenwich Village | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,816 ft²

130 West 12th Street, #8A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Perched just above West 12th Street's treetops, Residence 8A is an exquisite, north-south floor-through, quadruple-exposure, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home in the full-service sister building to the highly coveted Greenwich Lane Condominium - one of downtown's most celebrated white-glove developments - while affording residents the privacy and quietude of living in a mid-block Greenwich Village boutique condo (just 42 residences). Blending prewar charm with modern sophistication, this home offers a rare balance of scale, proportion, and warmth seldom found in new construction Downtown. See full details here.

130 West 12th Street has one public availability for rent asking $46,000/month.

#8. 40 East End Avenue, #PH16
Last Ask: $9,995,000

Yorkville | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,464 ft²

40 East End Avenue, #PH16 (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Step into timeless elegance of Penthouse 16, an extraordinary full-floor residence meticulously crafted by the renowned Deborah Berke Partners. This grand four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home spans approximately 3,464 square feet of thoughtfully designed interior space which features a lovely private outdoor terrace that offers sweeping city and East River views from every angle. See full details here.

40 East End Avenue has 3 public availabilities from $4.4 million.

#7. 19 Cranberry Street, #TH
Last Ask: $11,000,000

Brooklyn Heights | Townhouse | 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 5,568 ft²

19 Cranberry Street, Moonstruck house, Brooklyn Heights

19 Cranberry Street, #TH (The Modlin Group)

Brooklyn Heights townhouse with private garden

From the Listing: Perfectly positioned on the coveted corner of Cranberry and Willow Streets in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, this 26’ wide townhouse with a driveway on Willow Street opens onto the enclosed garden, which can be repurposed as private parking. This 5,568 square foot house spans four stories and boasts five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Built in 1829 in a classic Federal-style, the exterior of this incredible home belies the impeccably restored interior, including grand rooms with high ceilings and restored crown moldings, hand-carved and milled trim, and a grand total of 30 windows, ensuring all-day natural light. See full details here.

#6. The 74, #FLOOR25
Last Ask: $12,800,000

Lenox Hill | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,815 ft²

The 74, #FLOOR25 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Introducing THE 74, where modernity meets the timeless sophistication on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Residence 25 is a full floor expansive 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with four exposures boasting views of Manhattan and Central Park. An abundance of light floods this home through floor-to-ceiling windows. The private elevator opens to a formal gallery, providing the perfect entry to the grand living and dining rooms featuring double exposures, west and north. See full details here.

The 74 has 5 public availabilities from $3 million.

#5. 111 West 57th Street, #17S
Last Ask: $13,800,000 (-12.7%)

Midtown West | Condominium | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 4,768 ft²

111 West 57th Street, #17S (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Landmark Residence 17S at 111 West 57th Street truly epitomizes the fusion of modern luxury with timeless grandeur. It is a sprawling, light-filled prewar residence that features meticulous attention to detail, from the original design by Warren & Wetmore to the reimagining by SHoP Architects and Studio Sofield, reflecting a reverence for both the past and the future. This rare duplex residence boasts over 4,700 square feet of interior space, offering five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. As you enter this landmark residence through the elegant foyer finished with White Macauba stone floors, you're immediately immersed in an atmosphere of sophistication and refinement. See full details here.

111 West 57th Street has 3 public availabilities from $18.25 million.

#4. Flatiron Building, #10NORTH
Last Ask: $18,150,000

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,905 ft²

Flatiron Building, #10NORTH (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)

From the Listing: The Flatiron Building stands as a rare expression of lasting architectural ingenuity. The original Beaux-Arts beauty is now reimagined as a collection of substantial private residences by The Brodsky Organization with The Sorgente Group. This internationally acclaimed landmark's interiors have been masterfully transformed by visionary Studio Sofield. See full details here.

The Flatiron Building has no public availabilities.

#3. 53 West 53, #54A
Last Ask: $19,440,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,846 ft²

53 West 53, #54A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 54A at 53 West 53 comprises 3,867 square feet, offering three bedrooms and a windowed study, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, east-, and west-facing exposures. Gracious proportions and ceilings ranging up to approximately 11 feet set the awe-inspiring stage for world-renowned designer, Thierry Despont, to craft singular spaces in the sky with many custom elements typically reserved for primarily commissioned homes. See full details here.

53 West 53 has 17 public availabilities from $2.7 million.

#2 (tie). 15 Central Park West, #29A
Last Ask: $25,000,000

Central Park West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,103 ft²

15 Central Park West, #29A (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Perched high in the Tower at 15 Central Park West, Residence 29A is a meticulously designed 3,103-square-foot home, offering three gracious bedrooms, a richly appointed library, and a formal dining room. Ceilings rise to approximately 11 feet throughout the principal rooms, enhancing the sense of space and light. With over 45 linear feet of unobstructed frontage on Central Park and wide-plank light oak flooring underfoot, the residence embodies quiet refinement at every turn. A semi-private landing leads to a formal entry gallery, offering a breathtaking axis of Central Park views upon arrival. See full details here.

15 Central Park West has 5 public availabilities from $4.2 million.

#2 (tie). 15 Central Park West, #14B
Last Ask: $25,000,000 (-9.1%)

Central Park West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,364 ft²

15 Central Park West, #14B (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Perfectly located on the 14th floor in the exclusive "House" section of 15 Central Park West, this spectacular sun-flooded Robert A.M. Stern residence boasts panoramic views of Central Park and the iconic Manhattan skyline. With over 47 feet of frontage and seven oversized windows, the living room, dining room, and primary bedroom all face directly onto Central Park. The luxurious home spans approximately 3,364 square feet with four bedrooms (or three and a library) and three and a half renovated bathrooms. See full details here.

15 Central Park West has 5 public availabilities from $4.2 million.

#1. 15 Central Park West, #12C
Last Ask: $26,800,000

Central Park West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 3,347 ft²

15 Central Park West, #12C (ENGEL & VOLKERS NEW YORK CITY)

From the Listing: Residence 12C in the House at Fifteen Central Park West is a fully reimagined three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home offering 3,347 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, beautifully positioned above the Central Park tree line with 46 feet of direct park frontage. A private terrace off the primary suite and a Juliet balcony over the park highlight its rare blend of interior refinement and coveted outdoor space. See full details here.

15 Central Park West has 5 public availabilities from $4.2 million.

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#10. The Henry, #8D
Last Ask: $9,650,000

The Henry has 7 public availabilities from $2.48 million.

#9. 130 West 12th Street, #8A
Last Ask: $9,385,000

130 West 12th Street has one public availability for rent asking $46,000/month.

#8. 40 East End Avenue, #PH16
Last Ask: $9,995,000

40 East End Avenue has 3 public availabilities from $4.4 million.

#7. 19 Cranberry Street, #TH
Last Ask: $11,000,000

#6. The 74, #FLOOR25
Last Ask: $12,800,000

The 74 has 5 public availabilities from $3 million.

#5. 111 West 57th Street, #17S
Last Ask: $13,800,000 (-12.7%)

111 West 57th Street has 3 public availabilities from $18.25 million.

#4. Flatiron Building, #10NORTH
Last Ask: $18,150,000

The Flatiron Building has no public availabilities.

#3. 53 West 53, #54A
Last Ask: $19,440,000

53 West 53 has 17 public availabilities from $2.7 million.

#2 (tie). 15 Central Park West, #29A
Last Ask: $25,000,000

15 Central Park West has 5 public availabilities from $4.2 million.

#2 (tie). 15 Central Park West, #14B
Last Ask: $25,000,000 (-9.1%)

15 Central Park West has 5 public availabilities from $4.2 million.

#1. 15 Central Park West, #12C
Last Ask: $26,800,000

15 Central Park West has 5 public availabilities from $4.2 million.

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