Manhattan Contracts: Barbara Walters' Fifth Avenue co-op finds a buyer

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Monday, November 6, 2023

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Following last week's feed error, Manhattan's luxury contracts are being recorded again and coming in at a more expected level for this time of year. The top contract recorded by Olshan Realty's market report was for Residence #43N at 50 West 66th Street, the new tower rising in the Central Park West skyline. The 3,395-square-foot condo has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, a private loggia off the living room, and an asking price of $23,250,000.

The top contract recorded by CityRealty, and the top co-op contract recorded by Olshan, was pioneering TV journalist Barbara Walters' longtime home at 944 Fifth Avenue, which entered contract with an asking price of $17,750,000, down $2 million from when her estate listed it in April 2023. Coincidentally, the apartment entered contract in the middle of a Bonhams auction of Ms. Walters' art, furniture, jewelry, and other memorabilia, some of which appeared in listing photos.

The apartment at 944 Fifth Avenue was trailed by a three-bedroom loft at 108 Leonard Street, the New York Life Insurance Company headquarters turned celebrity favorite condominium. Residence #14D entered contract with an asking price of $12,965,000. Indeed, the top contracts for the past week showed an almost even mix of prestigious Fifth Avenue cooperatives and downtown industrial buildings converted to luxurious loft residences.

#10. 54 Greene Street, #2B
Last Ask: $5,995,000

SoHo | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2,561 ft²

54 Greene Street, #2B (Compass)

From the Listing: With grand proportions, soaring 13’4” ceilings, and cinematic views of the surrounding landmarked district through expansive double-hung windows, this corner unit loft is guaranteed to take your breath away. The impressive living room has classic features: pressed-tin ceilings, restored hardwood floors, cast-iron Corinthian columns, and 11 massive wood-sash windows offering brilliant northern and eastern light. The striking chef’s kitchen with center-island is open to the entertaining space and features Carrara marble countertops, custom cabinetry, a deep Shaw’s farmhouse sink, and top-of-the-line appliances. See floor plan and full details here.

54 Greene Street has no public availabilities.

#9. 46 White Street, #2
Last Ask: $6,000,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 2,881 ft²

46 White Street, #2 (Compass)

From the Listing: Set in the historic Woods Mercantile Building (built in 1865) and with a width spanning 36' across, this recently gut-renovated, classic 3-bedroom Tribeca loft condo effortlessly balances 19th century architectural roots with an understated modern aesthetic. Generously proportioned, it has soaring ceilings, oak hardwood floors, a 36-foot expanse and massive windows facing south, bringing in incredible sunlight all day long. The apartment's cast iron columns and exposed brick walls blend seamlessly with modern touches. There is also an enormous deeded storage room in the basement. See floor plan and full details here.

46 White Street has no public availabilities.

#8. 900 Fifth Avenue, #14A
Last Ask: $6,200,000

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

900 Fifth Avenue, #14A (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: With majestic Central Park as its backdrop and boasting an impressive 55 linear feet directly on Fifth Avenue, experience the magic of New York City's changing seasons from any one of the 17 windows facing the park, high above the treetops. This seven room A-line residence has been combined with an additional room from the B-line to create an exceptional four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home spanning over 3,000 square feet. See floor plan and full details here.

900 Fifth Avenue has three public availabilities from $3,750,000.

#7 (tie). 920 Fifth Avenue, #11B
Last Ask: $6,995,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

920 Fifth Avenue, #11B (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: Enjoy luxurious living and gracious entertaining that begins with the private elevator vestibule opening to a superiorly designed and renovated, sun-flooded 8-room, 3-bedroom and 3.5-bathroom, prewar, full-service cooperative on Fifth Avenue. The majestically scaled corner living room showcasing beautiful custom cabinetry includes two oversized windows facing north and east and a gas-burning fireplace. The formal dining room with an additional gas burning fireplace lends itself to opulent entertaining. The oversized, wood paneled library features backlit bookcases and a private corner home office/study. Two storage units transfer with apartment. See floor plan and full details here.

920 Fifth Avenue has one public availability asking $23,500,000.

#7 (tie). 16 West 90th Street, #NA
Last Ask: $6,995,000

Central Park West | Townhouse | 6+ Bedrooms, 6+ Baths | 7,165 ft²

16 West 90th Street, #NA (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Built between 1892 and 1893 and designed by Herman Horenburger, this Renaissance Revival home is currently configured as two separate apartments - an owners triplex and a duplex. There are high ceilings throughout every level, approximately 7,165 square feet of interior space, and approximately 1,315 square feet of outdoor space, including a sunny, open south facing garden. Delivered Vacant, 16 West 90th Street offers many opportunities, including an income-producing rental property, a live-plus income opportunity, or conversion into a single-family home right off Central Park. See floor plan and full details here.

#6. The Chelsea Enclave, #2A
Last Ask: $7,500,000

Chelsea | Condop | 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths | 3,176 ft²

The Chelsea Enclave, #2A (Compass)

From the Listing: This sophisticated and timeless 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home sits on the entirety of the western edge of the Chelsea Enclave, offering south, west, and north exposures and a haven in the heart of New York City's bustling West Chelsea. Upon entering, the grand windowed foyer leads to a well-appointed, eat-in kitchen. The formal dining room and expansive living room showcase floor-to-ceiling windows, framing the picturesque surroundings. Spanning an approximate 950 square feet alone, this living area is an entertainer's dream. Off of the kitchen, there is an additional 133-square-foot private terrace affording views of The Close. See floor plan and full details here.

The Chelsea Enclave has one availability asking $12,500,000.

#5. Artisan Lofts, #17N
Last Ask: $7,995,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,935 ft²

Artisan Lofts, #17N (Compass)

From the Listing: Perched high above Tribeca, with panoramic river and skyline views from every room and one of the most ideal terraces in all of downtown, comes this magnificent one-of-a-kind loft! Located on the 17th floor, in one of the finest doorman condo loft buildings downtown, this residence features soaring 11’5” ceilings, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a landscaped terrace right off the kitchen and great room! Basement storage transfers with the purchase. See floor plan and full details here.

Artisan Lofts has no public availabilities.

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#4. 812 Fifth Avenue, #MAISONSOUT
Last Ask: $9,995,000 (-16.7%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

812 Fifth Avenue, #MAISONSOUT (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: 812 Fifth Avenue is an exceptional duplex Maisonette offering the luxury of a Fifth Avenue cooperative combined with the indoor and outdoor space of a townhouse. The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home features elegant, oversized rooms with access to a 1,400 square foot private garden and more than 4,300 square feet of interior space. Sophistication, luxury and privacy are combined in this residence. See floor plan and full details here.

812 Fifth Avenue has one public availability asking $7,995,000.

#3. 108 Leonard, #14D
Last Ask: $12,965,000

Tribeca | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 4,150 ft²

108 Leonard, #14D (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This 4,150-square-foot 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence features impressive scale, volume, and character. Upon arrival, a discreet entry leads to an expansive great room featuring architectural windows of epic proportion. The great room has exceptional ceiling heights of approximately 15 feet, one of only a few residences with such dramatic scale found within 108 Leonard. Within the generously sized windowed kitchen, Scavolini cabinetry, custom designed by Jeffrey Beers International exclusively for 108 Leonard, is featured along with a Calacatta Vagli marble countertop, backsplash, and waterfall island replete with supplemental storage. See floor plan and full details here.

108 Leonard Street has 11 public availabilities from $3,495,000.

#2. 944 Fifth Avenue, #6
Last Ask: $17,750,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths

944 Fifth Avenue, #6 (Compass)

From the Listing: There is such a special feeling in this wonderful full floor apartment on Fifth Avenue and 75th Street, the most coveted and beloved location on The Upper East Side. The scale of the entrance gallery and rooms, the views to Central Park at just the perfect height, and the knowledge that so many wonderful dinner parties and meetings have happened in this chic residence make this a most unique residence. The living room, with a wood-burning fireplace and ceilings over 10 feet, stretches along Fifth Avenue with three big picture windows framing the Park views. Graceful, wide openings between the living room, dining room and charming library create wonderfully connected entertaining rooms all with Central Park exposures. See floor plan and full details here.

944 Fifth Avenue has one public availability asking $32,000,000.

#1. 50 West 66th Street, #43N
Last Ask: $23,250,000

50 West 66th Street, #43N (The Corcoran Group)

(Recent Spaces for Extell Development Company)

From the Listing: This luxury 3,395-square-foot condo has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It features a living room with a 147-square-foot loggia facing Central Park. A custom kitchen is outfitted with cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes. 50 West 66th Street boasts 50,000 square feet of amenity space including both an indoor and outdoor pool, squash, pickle ball, full sized basketball court, gym, Sky Lounge and more. Closings Commence 2024. See full details here.

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

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#10. 54 Greene Street, #2B
Last Ask: $5,995,000

54 Greene Street has no public availabilities.

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#9. 46 White Street, #2
Last Ask: $6,000,000

46 White Street has no public availabilities.

#8. 900 Fifth Avenue, #14A
Last Ask: $6,200,000

900 Fifth Avenue has three public availabilities from $3,750,000.

#7 (tie). 920 Fifth Avenue, #11B
Last Ask: $6,995,000

920 Fifth Avenue has one public availability asking $23,500,000.

#7 (tie). 16 West 90th Street, #NA
Last Ask: $6,995,000

#6. The Chelsea Enclave, #2A
Last Ask: $7,500,000

The Chelsea Enclave has one availability asking $12,500,000.

#5. Artisan Lofts, #17N
Last Ask: $7,995,000

Artisan Lofts has no public availabilities.

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#4. 812 Fifth Avenue, #MAISONSOUT
Last Ask: $9,995,000 (-16.7%)

812 Fifth Avenue has one public availability asking $7,995,000.

#3. 108 Leonard, #14D
Last Ask: $12,965,000

108 Leonard Street has 11 public availabilities from $3,495,000.

#2. 944 Fifth Avenue, #6
Last Ask: $17,750,000

944 Fifth Avenue has one public availability asking $32,000,000.

#1. 50 West 66th Street, #43N
Last Ask: $23,250,000

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

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