From February 23 - March 1, 2026, 256 residential contracts were signed in Manhattan, bringing it to a total of 796 contracts signed in February. This was the slowest February for contracts since the pandemic, likely due to the inclement weather, but the past week marks a 37% increase in the number of contracts signed week over week. This was also Manhattan's best week for luxury contracts in 2026 to date, with 46 apartments and townhouses asking over $3.9 million. These included a number of uber-luxury deals that were instrumental in driving the aggregate dollar amount to nearly $750 million.
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The top two contracts of the week were for Upper East Side mansions designed by Gilded Age architect John H. Duncan, whose portfolio includes the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch in Park Slope's Grand Army Plaza and Grant's Tomb in Morningside Heights. Leading the charge was 8 East 62nd Street, which entered contract with a $57.5 million ask a few days after it was listed for the ask. It was briefly on the market for $70 million in April 2025, but listing broker Adam Modlin told the New York Post that his client was merely "testing the market" at that time.
The client has been identified as British real estate developer Christian Candy and his wife, Emily Crompton-Candy. They bought the house from investor Keith Rubenstein for $48 million in September 2022 and embarked on a renovation that included major infrastructure overhauls, high-end appliances, radiant heated floors in a primary bath, snow-melt heated sidewalks, a basement home gym with new sauna, steam room, and massage room, and luxurious finishes like custom Hermès-upholstered leather walls in a billiards room. They have since relocated to a triplex penthouse at Billionaires' Row supertall 111 West 57th Street, and the townhouse sale recently hit city records, closing for $55 million.
Ornate living room at 15 East 63rd Street (Brown Harris Stevens)
15 East 63rd Street, a Beaux-Arts mansion, was asking $39.5 million in the week's second-highest contract. Original architectural details like double bronze doors, intricately coffered ceilings, and exquisite moldings may be seen throughout. It was also known as "the house of Cassini" because fashion designer Oleg Cassini, who was best known for dressing Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis during her time as First Lady of the United States, had a design studio in the atrium of the building. However, he did not own it; the names on the deed were those of Marianne Nestor Cassini, his wife from 1971 until his death in 2006, and her sister Peggy Nestor.
The sisters borrowed heavily against the house over the years, and the sale of the house was eventually included in Ms. Nestor's bankruptcy plan. It was listed for $65 million in March 2024, and the price was steadily reduced from there. A bankruptcy judge reportedly approved a $34.5 million bid for the house last week, but this sale has not yet been recorded by the city.
The Flatiron Building (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
The two highest-priced sponsor deals took place at The Flatiron Building, which has been converted to 38 luxury condominiums with interiors by Studio Sofield. Residence #18NORTH, a half-floor four-bedroom, had the week's top condo contract and third-highest overall with a $24.8 million ask. Several stories down, the four-bedroom Residence #4NORTH was asking $19.85 million in the week's fourth-highest contract.
Both apartments are reached via direct elevator access and private entry vestibule with hand-clipped marble mosaic flooring. The heart of each home is a living room in the prow of the building with high ceilings, oversized windows, and views of Madison Square Park. The kitchens come outfitted with custom Poliform millwork and state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances. The primary suites are located at the opposite end of the apartments for optimal privacy, and feature windowed dressing rooms and primary baths with separate vanities, free-standing soaking tubs, and large showers. Remaining public availabilities range from a three-bedroom for $10.95 million to a four-bedroom for $18.9 million.
In addition to the Flatiron Building, other new development condos throughout the city logged several contracts. Sixteen contracts were signed at 220 East 9th Street, putting this new development boutique condominium near sellout despite never publicly listing the apartments. Multiple contracts were also signed at 720 West End Avenue on the Upper West Side, Claremont Hall in Morningside Heights, and The Sixth in Williamsburg.
969 Fifth Avenue, #5-6 (Modlin Group LLC)
Also of note, Residence #5-6 at 969 Fifth Avenue entered contract with a $13.5 million ask, the week's second-highest co-op deal and eighth-highest contract overall. Lee Radziwill, sister to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and a style icon in her own right, left London and purchased the duplex apartment in the late 1960s to be closer to her sister. Ms. Radziwill was an interior decorator to a roster of celebrated clients, and transformed what was then a dilapidated apartment into a beautifully proportioned home designed to reflect the sun, sky, and views of Central Park. However, she did not stay for long, but moved to 160 East 72nd Street in 1979.
When Residence #5-6 was listed for $16.9 million in August 2025, Town & Country identified the seller as philanthropist Suzanne von Liebig, noting that she purchased it for $7.6 million in the early 2000s. It has undergone a series of price reductions since then.
Top NYC Contracts: February 23 - March 1, 2026
#10. The Henry, #10E
Last Ask: $10,200,000
Broadway Corridor | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,104 ft2
The Henry, #10E (Compass)
#9. 1122 Madison Avenue, #7SOUTH
Last Ask: $10,725,000
Carnegie Hill | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,765 ft2
1122 Madison Avenue, #7SOUTH (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
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#8. 969 Fifth Avenue, #5-6
Last Ask: $13,500,000 (-20.1%)
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths
969 Fifth Avenue, #5-6 (Modlin Group LLC)
#7. 200 Amsterdam, #46A
Last Ask: $14,995,000
Lincoln Center | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,933 ft2
200 Amsterdam, #46A (Serhant)
#6. 720 Park Avenue, #10A
Last Ask: $15,500,000 (-8.8%)
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths
720 Park Avenue, #10A (Sothebys International Realty)
#5. One Central Park West, #48A
$17,750,000 (-11.2%)
Central Park West | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths | 4,489 ft2
One Central Park West, #48A (Corcoran Group)
Flatiron Building, #4NORTH (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
From the Listing: Spanning 4,729 square feet, this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom residence, thoughtfully conceived by Studio Sofield, is anchored by a dramatic great room measuring over 63 feet by 26 feet, gracefully positioned at the storied prow of the building. From this remarkable vantage point, enjoy sweeping views over the treetops of Madison Square Park, extending up Fifth Avenue and Broadway. See full details here.
The Flatiron Building has 3 public availabilities from $10.95 million.
Flatiron Building, #18NORTH (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
From the Listing: Positioned on the 18th floor at the iconic prow of The Flatiron Building, this extraordinary four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom residence spans 4,626 square feet and was masterfully designed by Studio Sofield. The home is anchored by a spectacular Great Room measuring over 63 feet by 27 feet, where historic arched windows frame sweeping skyline views over Madison Square Park, up Fifth Avenue and Broadway, and west to the Hudson River. From this unparalleled vantage point, the city unfolds in a striking panorama. See full details here.
The Flatiron Building has 3 public availabilities from $10.95 million.
#2. 15 East 63rd Street, #TH
Last Ask: $39,500,000
Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 18,000 ft2
15 East 63rd Street, #TH (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
8 East 62nd Street, #TH (Modlin Group)
From the Listing: Originally built in 1903 by John H. Duncan—the legendary architect of Grant’s Tomb—this Beaux-Arts masterpiece has undergone a series of exceptional renovations. In the early 2010s, the renowned New York townhouse contractor Xhema led a full-scale refurbishment. More recently, another leader in ultra-prime New York construction, Highline Construction, executed significant renovations and upgrades, ensuring the property remains at the forefront of luxury and innovation. The most recent phase, completed in October 2023 and further enhanced in the summer of 2024, was a meticulous undertaking designed to restore and elevate the property’s elegance, functionality, and security. See full details here.
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