Manhattan Contracts: 50 West 66th Street leads again; David Byrne's former townhouse finds a buyer

50 West 66th Street, home of the past week's top contract (The Corcoran Group)

Monday, Nov 20, 2023 By CityRealty Staff, CityRealty contributor

For the second time in autumn 2023, and the fifth time in all of 2023 (h/t Olshan Realty's luxury market report), an apartment at the forthcoming 50 West 66th Street had Manhattan's top contract. Residence #42NS, a 6,942-square-foot combination unit, has five bedrooms, five full baths, one powder room, two loggias overlooking Central Park, and an asking price of $45,750,000. Details were not available about the buyer.

Further downtown, 50 West 12th Street had the top townhouse contract and fourth-highest asking price overall at $15,500,000. The listing for the Anglo-Italianate townhouse touts the fact that it was once the home of Talking Heads musician David Byrne (whose Broadway musical Here Lies Love will close later this month), but its most exciting feature took shape after he sold it to its current owner: Artist Melinda Hackett commissioned fellow artists to build a backyard treehouse for her daughters. The treehouse attracted some controversy owing to the townhouse's address within the Greenwich Village Historic District, but was ultimately allowed to stay and included in the sale of the townhouse. Information on the buyer was not available.

#10. 450 Washington Street, #1403
Last Ask: $6,070,000

Tribeca | Condop | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,887 ft²

450 Washington Street, #1403 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)

From the Listing: Direct Hudson River views set a magical tone for Residence1403, with dazzling views over the Hudson River and stunning sunsets every day. The meticulously-detailed interiors include myriad modern details including 7-inch-wide plank white oak flooring and massive bronze-finished windows with Caesarstone window ledges. The open-concept kitchen features Miele appliances, natural warm-toned quartzite countertops, crisp matte white lacquer cabinetry, architectural cove lighting and Dornbracht faucet fixtures. See floor plan and full details here.

450 Washington Street has 20 public availabilities from $919,000.

#9. 143 East 69th Street, #TH
Last Ask: $7,500,000

Lenox Hill | Townhouse | 5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths | 5,000 ft²

143 East 69th Street, #TH (Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc)

From the Listing: 143 East 69th Street is a historic single-family residence located in the heart of the Upper East Side. Originally built in 1879 by architect James E. Ware, this neo-Grec-style home has been lovingly restored and renovated. At six stories tall, plus a full-height finished basement, this approximately 5,000-square-foot home is configured with four to five bedrooms, which includes a full-floor primary suite, an office/den, and six bathrooms. The gracious ceiling heights and large windows on each level allow natural light to flood the home from front to back. See floor plan and full details here.

#8. One High Line, #WEST25C
Last Ask: $9,000,000

Chelsea | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,643 ft²

One High Line, #WEST25C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: West 25C at One High Line is a 2,643-square-foot three-bedroom and three-and-a-half-bathroom corner residence curated by Gabellini Sheppard Associates. This remarkable home features open northern and western exposure revealing expansive city skyline and Hudson River views. Residence 25C home boasts a generous great room with an entertainment-friendly open kitchen custom designed by Bulthaup. The primary suite, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooks the Hudson River and welcomes natural light throughout the day with magnificent sunsets at dusk. See floor plan and full details here.

One High Line has 33 public availabilities from $2,220,000.

#7. 730 Park Avenue, #8C
Last Ask: $9,250,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

730 Park Avenue, #8C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This private floor located in one of Park Avenue's most distinguished and sought-after buildings is pristinely maintained and offers many fine original architectural details. Your private elevator vestibule opens into a massive gallery clad in marble that leads to all formal / entertaining rooms. The 27' x 19' corner living room with north and west exposures has a wood-burning fireplace and partial Central Park views along with fine prewar details and flows gracefully into the beautiful wood-paneled library with a wood-burning fireplace and built-in media center. See floor plan and full details here.

730 Park Avenue has 2 public availabilities from $21,000,000.

#6. One High Line, #WEST28C
Last Ask: $10,765,000

Chelsea | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,766 ft²

One High Line, #WEST28C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: West 28C at One High Line is a 2,766-square-foot three-bedroom and three-and-a-half-bathroom (or two-bed plus guest suite) corner residence curated by Gabellini Sheppard Associates. This remarkable home features open northern and eastern exposure revealing expansive city skyline views from every room. Residence 27C home boasts a generous great room with a bespoke wet bar, and an open kitchen custom designed by Bulthaup, complete with White Princess Quartzite countertops and backsplash, a robust Gaggenau appliance package and stainless-steel fixtures by CEA Design. See floor plan and full details here.

One High Line has 22 public availabilities from $2,220,000.

#5. 42 Crosby Street, #4S
Last Ask: $11,395,000

SoHo | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths | 3,306 ft²

42 Crosby Street, #4S (Nest Seekers LLC)

From the Listing: Brought to life by the award-winning and renowned Selldorf Architects, this 3,306-square-foot apartment features beautiful custom color French white Oak hardwood floors, nearly 11-foot ceilings, radiant heated floors in all bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows with southern and eastern exposure for all day light, gallery-style walls are ideal for showcasing art, and a spacious laundry room with a side-by-side washer/dryer and built-in storage. Past the foyer, the home flows into a massive 43.5-foot long great room overlooking Broome Street with picturesque views of historic cast iron facades and cobblestone streets of Soho. See floor plan and full details here.

42 Crosby Street has no public availabilities.

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#4. 50 West 12th Street, #TH
Last Ask: $15,500,000

Greenwich Village | Townhouse | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 5,000 ft²

50 West 12th Street, #TH (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Built in 1854 in the Anglo-Italianate style and retaining much of its original detail, this 5-story single-family townhouse with elevator offers over 5,000 square feet of interior space with high ceilings, beautifully proportioned rooms, 5 wood-burning fireplaces, central air-conditioning, a private roof terrace and a deep south garden with a magical treehouse that is truly inspiring. Formerly home to musician David Byrne and currently owned by a renowned artist, this unique property exudes tremendous creative energy and offers a true haven from the hustle and bustle of city life. See floor plan and full details here.

#3. 111 West 57th Street, #32
Last Ask: $17,750,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 4,492 ft²

111 West 57th Street, #32 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Direct elevator entry leads into a sprawling full-floor, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom Tower Residence that encompasses 4,492 square feet of space on the 32nd floor of 111 West 57th Street. The formal entry gallery is finished with white macauba stone floors and a dramatic north to south view gallery which leads into the expansive great room highlighted by intricately patterned floors in custom smoke-gray solid oak, 14-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows through which to enjoy the views of Central Park .The expansive corner south-facing kitchen features a breakfast area, custom cabinetry in a light hand-rubbed finish, stepped crystallo white quartzite countertops and backsplash, and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances. See floor plan and full details here.

111 West 57th Street has 8 public availabilities from $8,495,000.

#2. One57, #83
Last Ask: $34,000,000

Midtown West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths | 6,240 ft²

One57, #83 (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Located on the 83rd floor of One57, this sprawling home with panoramic views measures approximately 6,250 square feet with four bedrooms plus home office and five and a half baths. Ascending up the key locked elevators, a private landing leads into this grand residence. The entry gallery is the first look into the home's beautiful upgrades that are found throughout as evidenced by the marble floors and Venetian plaster. Through glass sliding doors, a nearly 60-foot wide great room provides incredible frontage of Central Park and Hudson River views through 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows. See floor plan and full details here.

One57 has 12 public availabilities from $3,325,000.

#1. 50 West 66th Street, #42NS
Last Ask: $45,750,000

Lincoln Center | Condominium | 5 beds, 5.5 baths | 6,942 ft²

50 West 66th Street, #42NS (The Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This 6,942-square-foot condo is the combination of two units with spectacular Central Park views at Extell's new development tower between 65th and 66th Street off the Park, a stones throw away from Lincoln Center. The 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom unit offers soaring ceilings up to 14 feet with a 56-foot great room facing the park flanked by 2 large loggias. The apartment also features a 24' x 23' eat-in kitchen, family room and home theater/library. See full details here.

50 West 66th Street has 8 public availabilities from $4,600,000.

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#10. 450 Washington Street, #1403
Last Ask: $6,070,000

450 Washington Street has 20 public availabilities from $919,000.

#9. 143 East 69th Street, #TH
Last Ask: $7,500,000

#8. One High Line, #WEST25C
Last Ask: $9,000,000

One High Line has 33 public availabilities from $2,220,000.

#7. 730 Park Avenue, #8C
Last Ask: $9,250,000

730 Park Avenue has 2 public availabilities from $21,000,000.

#6. One High Line, #WEST28C
Last Ask: $10,765,000

One High Line has 22 public availabilities from $2,220,000.

#5. 42 Crosby Street, #4S
Last Ask: $11,395,000

42 Crosby Street has no public availabilities.

Select which properties are of interest to you:

#4. 50 West 12th Street, #TH
Last Ask: $15,500,000

#3. 111 West 57th Street, #32
Last Ask: $17,750,000

111 West 57th Street has 8 public availabilities from $8,495,000.

#2. One57, #83
Last Ask: $34,000,000

One57 has 12 public availabilities from $3,325,000.

#1. 50 West 66th Street, #42NS
Last Ask: $45,750,000

50 West 66th Street has 8 public availabilities from $4,600,000.

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