(l-r) 109 East 79th Street, and The Surrey Residences, home to some of the top sales of the week
As August 2025 gave way to September, both the number of sales recorded and the aggregate dollar amount spiked week-over-week. This was helped by the fact that seven of the top ten recorded sales were priced above $10 million, and new development condos on the Upper East Side recorded impressive sales during this time.
The top sale of the week was for Residence #24A at Aman New York Residences, which closed for $55 million in what appears to have been an off-market transaction. Public records show that the seller has taken a small loss on it, having paid $61.6 million for it in early 2024. They conducted the transaction through a limited partnership, but The Real Deal identified them as private equity executive Terence Chan at the time of the purchase. The most recent buyer also used a limited partnership.
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109 East 79th Street, #PH16 (The Modlin Group) | https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/CarnegieHill/-109-east79thstreet/apartment-PH16/sold/A307369
It was trailed by Penthouse #16, a rare resale unit at 109 East 79th Street that closed for $33 million. While this represents a small price reduction from the $38 million the seller initially sought, they still make a profit on the five-bedroom penthouse with two private terraces, having bought it for over $28.1 million in September 2022. They conducted the most recent transaction through an LLC, as did the buyer.
A few blocks away, the first closings at The Surrey Residences, the new condo component of the historic Surrey Hotel, were recorded. These included Residence #11A, which sold for $15 million in the week's fifth-highest sale. Crain's New York Business identified the buyer as Toni Goutal, co-founder of fine jewelry company Toni + Chloë Goutal. Like all buyers at The Surrey Residences, she will enjoy access to the amenities, restaurants, and services of The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, including a fitness center, The Surrey Spa, and restaurant/private members' club Casa Tua.
The closings were recorded roughly a year after sales launched on the condo component. The one public availability is a four-bedroom penthouse with private terrace asking $50 million.
The closings were recorded roughly a year after sales launched on the condo component. The one public availability is a four-bedroom penthouse with private terrace asking $50 million.
The Surrey Residences (Douglas Elliman)
All units in The Surrey Residences are situated on top of the hotel rooms to make the most of beautiful views, a perk they have in common with the highest-priced co-op sale of the week. Residence #12AB at Parc V, which directly overlooks Central Park from the living room, the library, and three of the five bedrooms, closed for $11.6 million. This represents a drop from the $19.9 million the sellers initially sought in September 2020, but was still good enough for the week's top co-op sale and seventh-highest overall.
Further downtown, Townhouse #3 at Superior Ink had the week's top Downtown sale and third-highest overall at $17.2 million. Also known as 66 Bethune Street, the four-story house has its own private entrance, a distinct design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, and access to the Superior Ink condominium amenities via a basement corridor. Public records show that the seller paid over $11.5 million for it in August 2010, and identify the buyer as Mozelle Thompson, former Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.
Superior Ink, #TH3, top Downtown sale of the week (Compass) | https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/WestVillage/superiorink-400-west12thstreet/apartment-TH3/sold/A132761
Top Manhattan sales
The Surrey Residences, #11A (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.
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One Beacon Court (CityRealty)
6 Available Listings for Sale from $3,450,000
Superior Ink, #TH3 (Compass)
From the Listing:
66 Bethune is an exceptionally wide and well-appointed townhouse, enjoying condominium amenities with direct access to all of the services of the famed Superior Ink Condominium. Spanning 26.5' in width, the house stuns with gracious floor plates, top-of-the-line finishes, and beautiful design by acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern. There is an elevator bottom to top, multi-zoned central air, and an alarm system already in place. The facade of the home is unique, as is each townhouse at Superior Ink, and this one is marked by a large and curved bay window.
66 Bethune is an exceptionally wide and well-appointed townhouse, enjoying condominium amenities with direct access to all of the services of the famed Superior Ink Condominium. Spanning 26.5' in width, the house stuns with gracious floor plates, top-of-the-line finishes, and beautiful design by acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern. There is an elevator bottom to top, multi-zoned central air, and an alarm system already in place. The facade of the home is unique, as is each townhouse at Superior Ink, and this one is marked by a large and curved bay window.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $5,250,000
109 East 79th Street, #PH16 (The Modlin Group)
From the Listing:
Penthouse 16 is a magnificent residence, designed by Brazilian interior designer Felippe Crescenti, spanning a full floor and stretching to 6,548 square feet with 640 square feet of outdoor space and offering 100’ of contiguous rooms and two terraces with south exposure. Offering five bedrooms and a den, five ensuite bathrooms, and a powder room, this gracious home features lofty 10’-7” ceilings and south, east, north and west exposures.
Penthouse 16 is a magnificent residence, designed by Brazilian interior designer Felippe Crescenti, spanning a full floor and stretching to 6,548 square feet with 640 square feet of outdoor space and offering 100’ of contiguous rooms and two terraces with south exposure. Offering five bedrooms and a den, five ensuite bathrooms, and a powder room, this gracious home features lofty 10’-7” ceilings and south, east, north and west exposures.
Aman New York Residences (Douglas Elliman)
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