50 West 66th Street (Binyan Studios for Extell Development Company)
For the week ending January 10, 2026, the city recorded Manhattan residential sales that took place at the height of the holiday season. This likely accounts for the dip in the number of recorded sales week over week, though the number of luxury closings above $3.9 million climbed slightly during this time.
The majority of the week's highest-priced sales took place in Downtown neighborhoods, but the southern perimeter of Central Park was home to the three most expensive sales recorded on the first full week of January 2026. And just yesterday, a $24.5 million sale was recorded at Aman New York Residences.
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The top sale of the week was for Residence #52E at 50 West 66th Street, a five-bedroom Tower Residence with two private loggias that closed for over $55.6 million. Not only was this more than the next five highest-priced sales of the week combined, but it was the second-highest sale ever reported on the Upper West Side. This closing is second only to a penthouse at 15 Central Park West that closed for $88 million in February 2012.
As impressive as those sales are, other units 50 West 66th Street are poised to outstrip them. The building is home to five full-floor penthouses that are likely to come in at substantially larger prices. The lowest of which, Tower Residence #62, is currently asking $85 million.
53 West 53 (Credit: DBOX for Hines)
The next two highest-priced sales of the week took place at the Jean Nouvel-designed 53 West 53 above the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Residence #59B, a high-floor three-bedroom, closed for an even $14 million. Public records list the seller as an LLC and show that they made a small profit, having bought it from the sponsor for $12.75 million, or over 20% below the asking price, in January 2020.
Living room at 53 West 53 (Douglas Elliman)
One floor up, Residence #60B closed for $10.35 million. This was high enough for the third-highest sale of the week, but comes in nearly one-third lower than the sponsor initially sought when marketing the unit in January 2020; it was taken off the market in March 2020 (likely due to the pandemic) and returned in April 2023.
Like all owners at 53 West 53, these buyers will enjoy access to interiors by Thierry Despont; an amenity package that includes a squash court, an indoor lap pool with green wall, a library lounge with fireplace, and a state-of-the-art screening room; and Perpetual Benefactors memberships to the MoMA. The building is now 65% sold, and current availabilities range from a one-bedroom asking $2.85 million to a four-bedroom penthouse asking $64.73 million.
Top Manhattan sales
16 Desbrosses Street, #5-6S (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Introducing the breathtaking Dramatic Penthouse Loft, a luxurious apartment boasting exceptional features and stunning views. This opulent residence spans 3,324 square feet of interior space and an additional 1,025 square feet of exterior space with two separate terraces. Upon entering, you'll be immediately captivated by the south-facing entertaining space, adorned with soaring 23-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the area with natural light. This floor encompasses the dining, living, and kitchen areas, along with the first of three lavish bedrooms.
Introducing the breathtaking Dramatic Penthouse Loft, a luxurious apartment boasting exceptional features and stunning views. This opulent residence spans 3,324 square feet of interior space and an additional 1,025 square feet of exterior space with two separate terraces. Upon entering, you'll be immediately captivated by the south-facing entertaining space, adorned with soaring 23-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the area with natural light. This floor encompasses the dining, living, and kitchen areas, along with the first of three lavish bedrooms.
85 Worth Street, #5 (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
This almost 4,000-square-foot Tribeca loft at 85 Worth Street personifies a modern classic home, incorporating traditional architectural details with high-tech modern features. The south-facing, floor-through property is filled with light that streams through magnificent windows that sit within its 10'4" high ceilings. Designed by Paris Forino, the interior is expertly curated to meld past and present with its original cast iron columns and wood beams juxtaposed with an enviable array of contemporary elements.
This almost 4,000-square-foot Tribeca loft at 85 Worth Street personifies a modern classic home, incorporating traditional architectural details with high-tech modern features. The south-facing, floor-through property is filled with light that streams through magnificent windows that sit within its 10'4" high ceilings. Designed by Paris Forino, the interior is expertly curated to meld past and present with its original cast iron columns and wood beams juxtaposed with an enviable array of contemporary elements.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $9,950,000
53 West 53, #60B (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 60B at 53 West 53 comprises 3,132 square feet, offering three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, south-, 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 residences with many custom elements typically reserved for privately commissioned homes. These museum-quality finishes coalesce with expressive architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel to create singular spaces of unsurpassed grandeur and elegance in both scale and proportion.
Combining superb sophistication and craftsmanship with the intimate feeling of home, Residence 60B at 53 West 53 comprises 3,132 square feet, offering three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and north-, south-, 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 residences with many custom elements typically reserved for privately commissioned homes. These museum-quality finishes coalesce with expressive architecture by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel to create singular spaces of unsurpassed grandeur and elegance in both scale and proportion.
16 Available Listings for Sale from $2,845,000
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53 West 53, #59B (Corcoran Group)
From the Listing:
Enjoy panoramic Central Park, Hudson River, and skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows in this half-floor residence located in the new Jean Nouvel-designed tower above The Museum of Modern Art. Nouvel's innovative exposed structural system, known as the diagrid, is expressed like a graceful, abstract piece of sculpture creating a one-of-a-kind residence unlike any other in the world. Within this 3,230-square-foot three-bedroom home, one finds a gracious entry foyer, massively scaled living room, a palatial primary suite and two generous secondary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Enjoy panoramic Central Park, Hudson River, and skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows in this half-floor residence located in the new Jean Nouvel-designed tower above The Museum of Modern Art. Nouvel's innovative exposed structural system, known as the diagrid, is expressed like a graceful, abstract piece of sculpture creating a one-of-a-kind residence unlike any other in the world. Within this 3,230-square-foot three-bedroom home, one finds a gracious entry foyer, massively scaled living room, a palatial primary suite and two generous secondary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
16 Available Listings for Sale from $2,845,000
50 West 66th Street, #52E (Douglas Elliman)
From the Listing:
This extraordinary 6,942-square-foot apartment offers 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2 powder rooms, with soaring ceilings up to 14'6" and breathtaking Central Park views. The 56-foot great room, flanked by two spacious loggias, provides an unparalleled setting for entertaining, while the 24' x 22' eat-in kitchen, family room, and home theater/library cater to every lifestyle need.
This extraordinary 6,942-square-foot apartment offers 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2 powder rooms, with soaring ceilings up to 14'6" and breathtaking Central Park views. The 56-foot great room, flanked by two spacious loggias, provides an unparalleled setting for entertaining, while the 24' x 22' eat-in kitchen, family room, and home theater/library cater to every lifestyle need.
Biggest profits
56 Crosby Street, #2A (Compass)
Last week, 68% of resold Manhattan apartments sold at a profit. Several of the largest price gainers were located in residential conversions of Downtown commercial or industrial buildings. The sellers embarked on renovations to integrate state-of-the-art technology and high-end appliances and finishes throughout, though thankfully not at the expense of original columns, ceiling beams, and other industrial-era architectural details.
Cast Iron Building, #205 (Argo Residential)
From the Listing:
Presenting an exquisitely newly renovated, expansive 1-bedroom boasting 4 original cast iron columns, prewar details throughout and support beam that expanses the entire length of the space. Nestled within the historical confines of the Cast Iron building, a most sought-after landmarked address on a quiet street in prime Greenwich Village, this residence offers an abundance of space, quiet and flexibility. Upon entry, a gracious foyer welcomes you, accompanied by a convenient coat closet and pantry.
Presenting an exquisitely newly renovated, expansive 1-bedroom boasting 4 original cast iron columns, prewar details throughout and support beam that expanses the entire length of the space. Nestled within the historical confines of the Cast Iron building, a most sought-after landmarked address on a quiet street in prime Greenwich Village, this residence offers an abundance of space, quiet and flexibility. Upon entry, a gracious foyer welcomes you, accompanied by a convenient coat closet and pantry.
3 Available Listings for Sale from $775,000
56 Crosby Street, #2A (Compass)
From the Listing:
This quintessential voluminous SoHo condominium loft with 24-hour doorman, located in an iconic pre-war 1882 landmark, has been spectacularly renovated and designed by David Howell to celebrate its awesome 4,400-square-foot scale, with 16-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and dramatic west-facing 35-foot-plus width celebrated via enormous windows.
This quintessential voluminous SoHo condominium loft with 24-hour doorman, located in an iconic pre-war 1882 landmark, has been spectacularly renovated and designed by David Howell to celebrate its awesome 4,400-square-foot scale, with 16-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and dramatic west-facing 35-foot-plus width celebrated via enormous windows.
161 Hudson Street, #8A (Keller Williams NYC)
From the Listing:
Welcome home to this exceptional three-bedroom, three-bathroom loft in the heart of Tribeca’s Historic District, where soaring space and brilliant light meet the rare opportunity for luxury private outdoor living. This corner residence at 161 Hudson Street offers nearly 2,400 square feet of interior refined design, along with its own private outdoor oasis spanning an additional nearly 450 square feet. Wrapped in northern, western, and southern exposures, the apartment provides sweeping views of Tribeca’s landmark architecture and the Hudson River through its oversized windows.
Welcome home to this exceptional three-bedroom, three-bathroom loft in the heart of Tribeca’s Historic District, where soaring space and brilliant light meet the rare opportunity for luxury private outdoor living. This corner residence at 161 Hudson Street offers nearly 2,400 square feet of interior refined design, along with its own private outdoor oasis spanning an additional nearly 450 square feet. Wrapped in northern, western, and southern exposures, the apartment provides sweeping views of Tribeca’s landmark architecture and the Hudson River through its oversized windows.
2 Available Listings for Sale from $4,850,000
The Boulevard, #510 (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing:
Boasting two additional spaces creating a cozy home office with barn doors in one and a windowed den off of the primary bedroom in the other. Both areas can be utilized for working from home scenarios and private sanctuary purposes. The renovated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, Delton breakfast bar and countertops.
Boasting two additional spaces creating a cozy home office with barn doors in one and a windowed den off of the primary bedroom in the other. Both areas can be utilized for working from home scenarios and private sanctuary purposes. The renovated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, Delton breakfast bar and countertops.
2 Available Listings for Sale from $885,000
11 Charlton Street, #1A (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices)
From the Listing:
Extremely rare opportunity to acquire a private garden home in the heart of Hudson Square. The private backyard spans approximately 800 square feet and offers unparalleled tranquility, with beautiful trees and greenery surrounding the home. The moment you step into this garden, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Upstate New York. Homes like this rarely come to market in this location. Inside, you'll find soaring 9-foot ceilings, two full bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an additional room ideal for a home office.
Extremely rare opportunity to acquire a private garden home in the heart of Hudson Square. The private backyard spans approximately 800 square feet and offers unparalleled tranquility, with beautiful trees and greenery surrounding the home. The moment you step into this garden, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Upstate New York. Homes like this rarely come to market in this location. Inside, you'll find soaring 9-foot ceilings, two full bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an additional room ideal for a home office.
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