520 West 28th Street, #PH37 (Compass)
While many of November 2025's highest-priced sales have been dominated by Billionaires' Row condos, the top sales recorded on the week ending November 29, 2025 showed an almost even divide between exciting new West Chelsea buildings and Upper East Side elegance. The number of sales recorded climbed week over week, with all of the five highest-priced sales closing above $10 million.
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The week's top sale took place at 520 West 28th Street, Pritzker Prize laureate Dame Zaha Hadid's only New York City building. While Penthouse #37's closing price of $26.5 million is well below the $35 million ask when it entered contract in October 2025, the seller, business executive/Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens, nevertheless makes a 31% profit, having bought it for $20.2 million in September 2020. However, it must be noted that this takes only the sticker price into account and not a meticulous renovation that included a new fireplace in the Great Room, a reconfigured primary suite, smart lighting throughout, and a private roof terrace "built from the studs" to include a sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, outdoor kitchen, and indoor wet bar.
520 West 28th Street (Compass)
The buyer is listed as an LLC, but another high-profile figure would not be unexpected. Grammy Award-winning singer/Wicked star Ariana Grande rented an apartment in the building with then-fiancé Pete Davidson, as did fellow power couple Sting and Trudie Styler while work was being done on their Billionaires' Row condo.
Impressive sales numbers were logged in the nearby One High Line and The Cortland, and further new development in West Chelsea is on the horizon. Luxury condominium 550 West 21st Street is across from Chelsea Piers and about three stories out of the ground as of December 2025. Plans were filed for a new rental building at 536 West 28th Street, a site near 520 West 28th Street, in December 2024. Demolition permits were filed for the two buildings at 538-540 West 29th Street in August 2018, with plans for a mixed-use development with 98 hotel rooms and 55 condo units, but the project has stalled. This comes amidst the redevelopment of NYCHA's Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, which has recently faced accusations of pressuring elderly residents to move in preparation for demolition and construction.
Some of the next residential projects planned for West Chelsea include 536 West 28th Street, 540 West 21st Street, and 542 West 29th Street
Lobby of The Pierre
The week's top co-op sale and second-highest overall took place at The Pierre, where a pair of 25th-story units closed for an even $24 million in what appears to have been an off-market transaction. The buyer is listed as a trust in the name of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and the seller is listed as a trust in the name of the late Viacom executive Sumner Redstone and his daughter, former Viacom executive Shari Redstone. Interestingly enough, both parties have ties to CBS: Viacom was the network's parent company, and Mr. Ellison's son, David Ellison, is the new leader of Paramount Skydance, whose holdings include CBS.
The sale was recorded at a tumultuous time for The Pierre Hotel, which includes a collection of cooperative residences. Business executive turned U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, who owns a penthouse in the building, is spearheading negotiations to sell the building for $2 billion. The buyer is unknown, but one certainty is that residents, including fashion designer Tory Burch and former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, could be evicted from their homes. Events like these drive home the knowledge that unlike condo owners, co-op owners do not own their physical real estate, but rather shares in a building that serves as both a housing provider and a business.
The new 800 Fifth Avenue, as seen from Central Park with The Pierre to the right (Naftali Group / Robert A.M. Stern Architects for Landmarks Preservation Commission)
The sale was also recorded on the same week that Landmarks voted to approve the demolition of 800 Fifth Avenue, The Pierre's neighbor to the north, and replace it with a 55-unit condominium designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) and coming in at the same height as its predecessor. While this will not obstruct northern views in The Pierre, lower-floor units might have to endure construction noise as the new building takes shape.
In the meantime, classically inspired Upper East Side buildings proved popular among luxury buyers. A rare availability in Beckford Tower, the taller of the two buildings in Yorkville's Beckford House and Tower complex, ranked among the highest-priced sales of the week. A little further south, seven closings were recorded at 200 East 75th Street, making it the best-performing new development of the week in terms of the number of closings logged.
Top Manhattan Sales
The Cortland, #16AW (CORE Group Marketing LLC)
From the Listing:
Residence 16AW is 3,004 square feet with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The expansive, open-plan living and dining areas feature unobstructed views of the Hudson River, a 29-foot corner great room, a windowed eat-in kitchen with a custom Olson Kundig-designed Jackbox, warm wood flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The amenity program is the heart of the residential experience at The Cortland.
Residence 16AW is 3,004 square feet with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The expansive, open-plan living and dining areas feature unobstructed views of the Hudson River, a 29-foot corner great room, a windowed eat-in kitchen with a custom Olson Kundig-designed Jackbox, warm wood flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The amenity program is the heart of the residential experience at The Cortland.
9 Available Listings for Sale from $4,050,000
One High Line (CityRealty)
One High Line, #E22A (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
From the Listing:
East 22A at One High Line is a 3,056-square-foot four-bedroom and four-and-a-half-bathroom corner residence featuring west and south exposures. This exceptional home boasts a generous great room finished with natural oak chevron floors and open kitchen with elegant Carnico Grigio marble floors, Molteni brushed Epicea wood and white lacquer cabinetry with cove lighting, and honed Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash. A Calacatta Gold marble island with a brass patina frame is complemented by a raised St. Laurent marble.
East 22A at One High Line is a 3,056-square-foot four-bedroom and four-and-a-half-bathroom corner residence featuring west and south exposures. This exceptional home boasts a generous great room finished with natural oak chevron floors and open kitchen with elegant Carnico Grigio marble floors, Molteni brushed Epicea wood and white lacquer cabinetry with cove lighting, and honed Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash. A Calacatta Gold marble island with a brass patina frame is complemented by a raised St. Laurent marble.
Beckford Tower, #25B (Compass)
From the Listing:
Residence 25B is a sprawling five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home spanning approximately 3,796 square feet, positioned on the prized southeast and southwest corner of Beckford Tower. One of only two residences on the floor, this exceptional home offers a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready residence in one of the Upper East Side’s most celebrated new developments. A gracious entry foyer, lined with striking herringbone-patterned white oak flooring, leads into the sun-flooded corner living and dining room. Towering ceilings and grand picture windows frame open southeastern and southwestern views, filling the space with warmth and natural light throughout the day.
Residence 25B is a sprawling five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home spanning approximately 3,796 square feet, positioned on the prized southeast and southwest corner of Beckford Tower. One of only two residences on the floor, this exceptional home offers a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready residence in one of the Upper East Side’s most celebrated new developments. A gracious entry foyer, lined with striking herringbone-patterned white oak flooring, leads into the sun-flooded corner living and dining room. Towering ceilings and grand picture windows frame open southeastern and southwestern views, filling the space with warmth and natural light throughout the day.
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The Pierre (CityRealty)
520 West 28th Street, #PH (Compass)
From the Listing:
The crown jewel of Zaha Hadid’s only New York City residential work, this three-level penthouse at 520 West 28th Street has been masterfully reimagined through a meticulous 2022 renovation. Encompassing at 6,618 square feet of interior space and 2,500 square feet of private outdoor living, the home blends iconic architecture with contemporary luxury in the heart of West Chelsea. Connected by a sculptural three-story staircase and private elevator, the residence opens into a dramatic Great Room with 20-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and sweeping views over the High Line.
The crown jewel of Zaha Hadid’s only New York City residential work, this three-level penthouse at 520 West 28th Street has been masterfully reimagined through a meticulous 2022 renovation. Encompassing at 6,618 square feet of interior space and 2,500 square feet of private outdoor living, the home blends iconic architecture with contemporary luxury in the heart of West Chelsea. Connected by a sculptural three-story staircase and private elevator, the residence opens into a dramatic Great Room with 20-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and sweeping views over the High Line.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $8,000,000
Biggest Profits
315 West 106th Street, #7A (Olshan Realty)
Last week, 73% of resold Manhattan apartments broke even or sold for a profit (without accounting for inflation). The top performer was Residence #7A at the Rosario Candela-designed 315 West 106th Street, which sold for $182.5K in November 2004 and closed for $2.7 million, netting a profit of nearly 1,400%. While it is unclear what condition the three-bedroom apartment was in when the seller purchased it 21 years ago, the listing notes that it combines a classic layout with such modern perks as in-unit laundry and a kitchen renovated to feature top-of-the-line appliances and radiant heated floors.
178 Suffolk Street, #1 (Compass)
From the Listing:
Private and unassuming, this dramatic and beautifully designed duplex loft offers striking scale and seamless indoor-outdoor living - complete with a distinctive garage-style door that opens to the street, all set in one of Manhattan’s most electric neighborhoods. With soaring 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and oversized windows, this one-of-a-kind home effortlessly combines historic character with modern comfort. The upper level features an open-concept layout designed for both entertaining and everyday living, including a chef’s kitchen, expansive living and dining areas, a full bathroom, a home office, and a cozy sleeping alcove.
Private and unassuming, this dramatic and beautifully designed duplex loft offers striking scale and seamless indoor-outdoor living - complete with a distinctive garage-style door that opens to the street, all set in one of Manhattan’s most electric neighborhoods. With soaring 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and oversized windows, this one-of-a-kind home effortlessly combines historic character with modern comfort. The upper level features an open-concept layout designed for both entertaining and everyday living, including a chef’s kitchen, expansive living and dining areas, a full bathroom, a home office, and a cozy sleeping alcove.
108 East 66th Street, #3A (Sotheby's International Realty)
From the Listing:
Nestled in a well-maintained pre-war co-op, this elegant two-bedroom residence offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience. At 914 square feet, the home offers expansive and comfortable living and dining areas that are ideal for entertaining, featuring high ceilings (9’6”) and original pre-war details that exude timeless appeal. The oversized, sun-filled bedrooms boast large windows, creating a bright and airy ambiance. Storage is abundant, with numerous closets throughout, including two spacious walk-ins. Hardwood floors add warmth and sophistication to the bedrooms, while original hardwood lies preserved beneath the carpets.
Nestled in a well-maintained pre-war co-op, this elegant two-bedroom residence offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience. At 914 square feet, the home offers expansive and comfortable living and dining areas that are ideal for entertaining, featuring high ceilings (9’6”) and original pre-war details that exude timeless appeal. The oversized, sun-filled bedrooms boast large windows, creating a bright and airy ambiance. Storage is abundant, with numerous closets throughout, including two spacious walk-ins. Hardwood floors add warmth and sophistication to the bedrooms, while original hardwood lies preserved beneath the carpets.
1 Available Listing for Rent for $5,000/month
Hudson Mews, #5C (Sotheby's International Realty)
From the Listing:
Apartment 5C underwent a complete, top-to-bottom renovation that marries historic texture with modern sophistication. With soaring beamed 12’ ceilings, a private landscaped terrace, and exposures to the west and north, the residence offers light, scale, and serenity throughout. The kitchen is a masterclass in design—floor-to-ceiling oak cabinetry framed by steel casement doors offers an elegant balance of openness and discretion.
Apartment 5C underwent a complete, top-to-bottom renovation that marries historic texture with modern sophistication. With soaring beamed 12’ ceilings, a private landscaped terrace, and exposures to the west and north, the residence offers light, scale, and serenity throughout. The kitchen is a masterclass in design—floor-to-ceiling oak cabinetry framed by steel casement doors offers an elegant balance of openness and discretion.
535 West 110th Street, #2H (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing:
Move into this high-floor, two-bedroom home at the charming 535 West 110th Street. Filled with natural light and pre-war character, the apartment features generously scaled rooms and a thoughtful layout that’s both functional and inviting. The south-facing living room, large bedroom, and adjacent full bath enjoy sunlight throughout the day, along with open views toward the Midtown skyline, which includes the Empire State Building.
Move into this high-floor, two-bedroom home at the charming 535 West 110th Street. Filled with natural light and pre-war character, the apartment features generously scaled rooms and a thoughtful layout that’s both functional and inviting. The south-facing living room, large bedroom, and adjacent full bath enjoy sunlight throughout the day, along with open views toward the Midtown skyline, which includes the Empire State Building.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $699,000
315 West 106th Street, #7A (Olshan Realty)
From the Listing:
This beautifully laid out prewar 8 into 7 rooms offers fabulous sun and light including 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a staff room/office/4th bedroom in this classic Rosario Candela co-op, built in 1925. The unit faces south on West 106th Street with views of mansion townhouses and a slice of the Hudson River from the primary and 2nd bedroom. The apartment has spacious rooms including a 23" living room, a 13" entrance gallery, and a large, renovated kitchen with an island that opens to a 20" formal dining room. The kitchen has blue eyes granite countertops and luxury appliances including double Thermador electric wall ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, 2 sinks, 4-burner Viking cooktop with grill and a Miele hood vented out.
This beautifully laid out prewar 8 into 7 rooms offers fabulous sun and light including 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a staff room/office/4th bedroom in this classic Rosario Candela co-op, built in 1925. The unit faces south on West 106th Street with views of mansion townhouses and a slice of the Hudson River from the primary and 2nd bedroom. The apartment has spacious rooms including a 23" living room, a 13" entrance gallery, and a large, renovated kitchen with an island that opens to a 20" formal dining room. The kitchen has blue eyes granite countertops and luxury appliances including double Thermador electric wall ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, 2 sinks, 4-burner Viking cooktop with grill and a Miele hood vented out.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $2,425,000
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