Soho penthouse sold by Phillies pitcher leads Manhattan contracts; Hampshire House penthouse finds buyer after auction

The Hampshire House, #PH3704 has a pending sale for $6.765M in just 43 days of auction marketing. (Concierge Auctions)

Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 By CityRealty Staff, CityRealty contributor

From July 13-19, 2026, 219 residential contracts were signed in Manhattan. The total marked a slight week-over-week decrease in both contract volume and aggregate dollar amount, but a 1 percent year-over-year increase.

The week’s activity came as Manhattan’s new development pipeline continues to tighten. Data from appraiser Jonathan Miller found that new development inventory fell 62 percent over the past year, a decline attributed to factors including high land prices, rising interest rates, and elevated construction costs. Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group president Kelly Mack told The Real Deal that it could take at least five years for the market to meaningfully turn around.

Against this backdrop, only one sponsor condo ranked among the top ten deals last week. Residence #WEST26D at One High Line entered contract with a $14.55 million ask in the top sponsor contract and second-highest overall. The two-towered building is over 80 percent sold, and remaining availabilities range from a one-bedroom for $2.65 million to a three-bedroom for $16.5 million. Additionally, multiple contracts were signed at The Emmet Building in NoMad, The Sixth in Williamsburg, 194 Bainbridge Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Astoria condos Nusun Vernon, and Twenty8.

Bespoke penthouses lead NYC contracts

73 Wooster Street, home of the top contract (Douglas Elliman)

Six of last week’s top ten Manhattan contracts were located downtown. The week was led by Penthouse A at 73 Wooster Street, a former parking garage and cardboard box factory converted to a six-unit boutique condominium in the Soho-Cast Iron Historic District. The penthouse entered contract with a $27 million ask in what appears to have been an off-market deal, but past listings mention 15' ceilings, original casement windows, and a massive private roof terrace.

The New York Post identified the sellers as Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler, who started his career with the New York Mets, and his wife Dominique, who spearheaded a renovation alongside interior design studio 1508 London. Interiors feature a chef's kitchen with climate-controlled wine vault, a mural by celebrity tattoo artist Mr. K. believed to be his first private residential commission, and four bedroom suites. The Wheelers also built out the roof terrace with a pergola, a bocce court, an outdoor kitchen, and several lounge areas. They bought it for $16 million in 2024, and, with an asking price that comes to nearly $5,400 per square foot, it could set a new real estate record for Soho price per square foot if it closes for the ask.

The Hugh O’Neill Dry Goods Store in 1890 at 655 Sixth Avenue at 23rd Street. Built in 1887, it was a department store for the middle class selling silk hosieries, perfume, hats, and clothing.

Another adaptive reuse penthouse also ranked among the week’s top deals. Penthouse B at The O’Neill Building, the condominium conversion of the historic Hugh O’Neill Dry Goods Building on Ladies’ Mile, entered contract with a $12.25 million ask. While below the $14 million the seller initially sought, it was still the week’s third-highest contract. The home includes one of the building’s iconic gilded corner cupolas, which connects to two private terraces and can be converted into a media room. The buyer has not been identified, but Emmy Award-winning actress Mariska Hargitay briefly owned the penthouse in the early 2000s.

1 Central Park West, Ward Bennett-designed co-op

The Dakota from Central Park

The top co-op contract was for Residence #93/94 at The Dakota, which was asking $8 million in the week's sixth-highest contract overall. The seller, art dealer Stephen Rubin, bought the former servants' quarters in the attic of The Dakota in the late 1960s and early 1970s before his marriage; a short time later, he and his new wife, art appraiser Polly Rubin, approached their neighbor, acclaimed Modernist designer Ward Bennett, to combine them into a home much like Mr. Bennett's own. The result is a home with a demilune entrance gallery, a 27-foot-long living room, a formal dining room with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and a studio with a slope skylight; a later redesign by Michael Graves brought colorful accents, classic flourishes, and custom furniture. When it came on the market in June 2026, The New York Times noted that it was listed for the first time in nearly half a century.

150 Central Park South, Billionaires' Row apartment

The Hampshire House, #PH3704 has a pending sale for $6.765M in just 43 days of auction marketing. (Concierge Auctions)

Also of note, bidding ended last week for Penthouse #3704 at Hampshire House, which had most recently asked $6 million and is now pending sale for $6.765 million after 43 days of auction marketing through Concierge Auctions in cooperation with Tal Reznik of Nest Seekers International. Hidden behind the building’s iconic pitched copper roofline, the three-level aerie is positioned 37 floors above Central Park South and offers one of the city’s more unusual redevelopment opportunities where a potential 9,000-square-foot custom residence with approximately 1,200 square feet of private outdoor space overlooking Central Park.

The offering included pre-approved plans by SPAN Architecture for a dramatic reimagining with walls of glass, expansive terraces, and a bespoke layout that would turn the long-hidden space into a true trophy home.

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The Connoisseur Building finds a buyer

36 East 74th Street, Upper East Side townhouse

The Connoisseur Building, #TH (Corcoran Group)

The top townhouse contract of the week was for 36 East 73rd Street, which was asking just under $8 million in the week's seventh-highest deal overall. It is also known as The Connoisseur Building for its longtime retail tenant, antiques store and gallery L'Antiquaire & The Connoisseur. The Connoisseur was founded in 1935 by Countess Ruth Constantino, the first female art and antiques dealer in the United States; her daughter, Helen Constantino Fioratti, merged this gallery with her own in 1982, and listed the building for $12.8 million in November 2022; it has been on and off the market since then. It is currently configured as a mixed-use building, but could easily become a single-family mansion with a roof terrace.

Top NYC Contracts: July 13-19, 2026

#10. 264 West 12th Street, #TH
Last Ask: $7,850,000

West Village | Townhouse | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

264 West 12th Street, #TH (Serhant)

From the Listing: Located on a coveted picturesque tree lined street in the heart of the prime West Village, this single-family townhouse is a perfect blend of preserved historic charm and elevated modern updates, surrounded by nature with substantial outdoor space creating a tranquil oasis. Built in 1899, this 3-bedroom home features an historic and charming interior, framed by original wide plank pine floors and three fireplaces (two are wood-burning). Renovated in 2009, the owners' modern upgrades include on the first floor, a two- story soaring 20 foot modern wall of windows overlooking a substantial 620 square foot garden, and on the top floor: dramatic skylights. See full details here.

#9. XOCO 325, #7B
Last Ask: $7,890,000 (-1.3%)

SoHo | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,658 ft²

XOCO 325, #7B (Serhant)

From the Listing: Residence 7B at XOCO is a sun-drenched grandly-sized 2,658-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath corner residence with coveted views to the south, east and west over Soho. Walking through custom-designed entry doors, natural light illuminates a level of finish including hand-sculpted plaster coves, medallions, and soffit edges throughout. The sculptural cast-aluminum facade, seen through oversized windows, provides a dramatic backdrop for the enormous free-flowing living area encompassing the kitchen and dining room. See full details here.

XOCO 325 has one public availability for $5.38 million.

#8. The Plaza, #701
Last Ask: $7,988,000 (-15.9%)

Midtown West | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,656 ft²

The Plaza, #701 (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Experience the epitome of luxury living in this expansive apartment at the world-renowned Plaza Residences. Boasting spectacular, direct Central Park views, this stunning 3-bedroom (or 2-bedroom plus library) home features soaring 11-foot ceilings and the convenience of hotel services, ensuring a life of unparalleled comfort and elegance. Located at the prestigious corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, The Plaza Residences offers access to a full suite of five-star amenities, including a concierge, butler service, twice-daily cleaning, and a La Palestra fitness center. See full details here.

The Plaza has 31 public availabilities from $810K.

#7. The Dakota, #93/94
Last Ask: $8,000,000

Central Park West | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

The Dakota, #93/94 (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Atop the venerable Dakota Apartments, an incomparable 2,857 square foot residence is distinguished by 92 feet of direct Central Park frontage. Inspired by their neighbor the acclaimed modernist designer Ward Bennett’s own iconic “Manhattan A-frame”, the owners asked that he design rooms for them in the northern-most gable above their apartment. They later commissioned architect Michael Graves, a member of the New York Five and the Memphis Group, to expand and completely renovate the home, introducing playful colors, classical elements, and wit. See full details here.

The Dakota has 2 public availabilities from $12.95 million.

#6. The Connoisseur Building, #TH
Last Ask: $7,995,000 (-15.4%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Townhouse | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 6,730 ft²

The Connoisseur Building, #TH (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: 36 East 73rd Street is a landmark townhouse that was first built in 1887 and later reconfigured in 1910 with the present neoclassical limestone and brick facade, which includes 5 stories and a basement, as one block away from Central Park. Elegantly located just off a prime stretch of Madison Avenue on a charming tree-lined block, the building is zoned for both residential and multiple business classes, providing a unique opportunity to redevelop this prime 20" 87" parcel with app. 6,730 feet of interior space and app. 500 feet of exterior, for a total including the lower level of approximately 8,070 feet of interiors. See full details here.

#5. Superior Ink, #6C
Last Ask: $10,495,000

West Village | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,626 ft²

Superior Ink, #6C (Compass)

From the Listing: Residence 6C at Superior Ink is a north-west corner three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home offering a scale and flexibility rarely found within the building. Occupying a uniquely desirable 2,626-square-foot corner footprint, the residence captures sweeping Hudson River and treetop views alongside exceptional volume and thoughtful floor plan. See full details here.

Superior Ink has one public availability asking $2.5 million.

#4. 435 Henry Street, #TH
Last Ask: $11,900,000 (-8.4%)

Cobble Hill | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 7,750 ft²

435 Henry Street, #TH (Serhant)

From the Listing: 435 Henry Street is one of the most remarkable townhouses in Cobble Hill. At 24 feet wide and nearly 8,000 square feet, this mint condition residence offers exceptional scale along with a private garage, guest house, and beautifully landscaped garden. Built from the ground up with a concrete structure and brick facade, the home was designed by architect Brendan Coburn of The Brooklyn Studio and constructed by Interior Alterations. See full details here.

#3. The O'Neill Building, #PHB
Last Ask: $12,250,000 (-9.2%)

Chelsea | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 4,819 ft²

The O'Neill Building, #PHB (Serhant)

From the Listing: Occupying a prominent corner within the landmarked O'Neill Building, Penthouse B is a premier duplex residence that balances Gilded Age scale with contemporary architectural precision. Originally constructed in 1887 as a premier department store in the Ladies' Mile historic district, the building was reimagined into a collection of luxury residences that retain the soaring volumes of its cast-iron heritage. This trophy home spans 4,819 square feet of interior space, complemented by a triple-terrace outdoor program totaling over 2,500 square feet. See full details here.

The O'Neill Building has one public availability asking $2.999 million.

#2. One High Line, #WEST_26D
Last Ask: $14,550,000

Chelsea | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,839 ft²

One High Line, #WEST_26D (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)

From the Listing: West 26D at One High Line is an exquisite 3,839-square-foot four-bedroom and four-and-a-half-bathroom corner residence curated by Gabellini Sheppard Associates with north and east and south exposures. This remarkable home features southern and western exposure overlooking the Hudson River and receiving an abundance of natural light throughout the day. It boasts a generous great room and 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 full details here.

One High Line has 19 public availabilities from $2.65 million.

#1. 73 Wooster Street, #PHA
Last Ask: $27,000,000

SoHo | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 4,856 ft²

73 Wooster Street, #PHA (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Penthouse A at 73 Wooster Street is a rarity: a mammoth loft, with an immense and private outdoor space, located in a discreet doorman condominium. Offering 4,856 square feet of living space, plus a 3,008-square-foot roof terrace, the home embodies spacious SoHo living. See full details here.

73 Wooster Street has no public availabilities.

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Top NYC Contracts: July 13-19, 2026

#10. 264 West 12th Street, #TH
Last Ask: $7,850,000

#9. XOCO 325, #7B
Last Ask: $7,890,000 (-1.3%)

XOCO 325 has one public availability for $5.38 million.

#8. The Plaza, #701
Last Ask: $7,988,000 (-15.9%)

The Plaza has 31 public availabilities from $810K.

#7. The Dakota, #93/94
Last Ask: $8,000,000

The Dakota has 2 public availabilities from $12.95 million.

#6. The Connoisseur Building, #TH
Last Ask: $7,995,000 (-15.4%)

#5. Superior Ink, #6C
Last Ask: $10,495,000

Superior Ink has one public availability asking $2.5 million.

#4. 435 Henry Street, #TH
Last Ask: $11,900,000 (-8.4%)

#3. The O'Neill Building, #PHB
Last Ask: $12,250,000 (-9.2%)

The O'Neill Building has one public availability asking $2.999 million.

#2. One High Line, #WEST_26D
Last Ask: $14,550,000

One High Line has 19 public availabilities from $2.65 million.

#1. 73 Wooster Street, #PHA
Last Ask: $27,000,000

73 Wooster Street has no public availabilities.

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