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The week ending April 18, 2026 saw 197 residential apartment sales recorded in Manhattan. This marks a small week-over-week decrease, but the top of the market remained extremely active with the five highest-priced sales all closing above $10 million.
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RAMSA buildings triumph among top sales
15 Central Park West, home of the week's top sale
Last week, three of the five highest-priced sales recorded in Manhattan were for apartments in buildings designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA). Chief among them was Residence #12C, a three-bedroom with a private terrace in the House portion of 15 Central Park West that sold for $25.13 million. Public records indicate that the LLC-listed buyer will only be its second owner; the seller purchased it from the sponsor for $14.15 million in December 2007, netting a 78% profit on the sale.
Further downtown, the first closings were recorded at Sixteen Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village. Residence #9 had the week's top Downtown sale and second-highest overall with a $12.25 million closing, and Residence #6 was not far behind, selling for $11 million in the week's fourth-highest sale. Both floor-through three-bedrooms are reached via direct elevator access, and interiors feature expansive living room with white oak herringbone wood flooring, Christopher Peacock-designed kitchens, and tranquil primary suites with five-fixture baths. The building is nearly 50% sold, and remaining availabilities include a duplex penthouse for $45 million and a triplex penthouse for $59.95 million.
Sixteen Fifth Avenue, home of two of the top five sales (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
Notable sales and new development in Tribeca
45 Walker Street, #PH (Sotheby's International Realty)
The week's highest-priced sale outside of a RAMSA building was the penthouse at 45 Walker Street, a loft building turned boutique condominium in the Tribeca East Historic District. The four-bedroom duplex spans nearly 7,200 interior square feet and has over 2,000 square feet of private outdoor space across two large terraces; it sold for $12.95 million in the week's third-highest sale, and the only one in the top ten not located in a high-rise. Chris Poore of Sotheby's International Realty represented the seller.
On the same week that 45 Walker Street's penthouse sale was recorded, the auction for Penthouse S at 100 Franklin Street ended after 42 days. The turn-key three-bedroom with a private terrace and open Manhattan skyline views was the final penthouse available in the ten-unit building and one of the only penthouses on the market in Tribeca at the time of the sale. Bids started at $3.5 million, a deep reduction from the last listing price of $6.5 million, and the final bidding price has not yet been released. The boutique residence was listed in cooperation with Tracie Golding and Peter Boehm of Compass.
100 Franklin Street, #PHS (Concierge Auctions)
Massing study of a tower proposed on the grounds of Independece Plaza | Illustration: Community First Development Coalition
Large-scale development in Tribeca is quite difficult as much of the neighborhood is located within the boundaries of historic districts, and preservationists are fiercely protective about those that are not. A case in point is a proposed 940-foot-tall tower for the Independence Plaza complex. A joint venture between Vornado Realty Trust and Stellar Management proposed the tower in late 2023, and the project was to include around 1,240 new units (a portion of which would be affordable) and improvements to the pedestrian experience along Greenwich Street.
The project was put on hold as the developers reviewed new opportunities presented by City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, and locals have mounted opposition against it, including the creation of the Community First Development Coalition and a petition against the tower.
As an aside, things were decidedly less fraught for Independence Plaza's new restaurant tenants. Japanese restaurant Suram, cafe Matchaful, and Tompkins Square Bagel signed 10-year leases in the complex's recently renovated retail spaces.
As an aside, things were decidedly less fraught for Independence Plaza's new restaurant tenants. Japanese restaurant Suram, cafe Matchaful, and Tompkins Square Bagel signed 10-year leases in the complex's recently renovated retail spaces.
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However, several boutique-scale project have come up for review. Landmarks approved a new building for 31 Lispenard Street last week, and just approved an application for a residential conversion of 385 Greenwich Street and the neighboring 71 North Moore Street on the edge of the Tribeca West Historic District. Public records show that an entity dubbed 385 Blank Page LLC bought the site for $8.5 million in August 2025. They now seek to combine the buildings, replace the stucco with a unified brick facade, replace the storefronts (now home to local favorites Yves, a French restaurant, and Smith & Mills) and construct a rooftop addition.
Landmarks was supportive of the overall design and rooftop addition at a March 2026 hearing, but expressed concerns about the rooftop cornice as well as the proportional relationship between the rooftop and the storefront; as such, the project did not move forward at that time. But at today's hearing, a representative from DXA Studio detailed such changes as raising the retail cornice by a foot (thus increasing the height of the storefront), reducing the depth of the upper cornice, and setting back the roof railing so it wouldn't project and distract. Landmarks appreciated the changes and unanimously approved.
Top Manhattan Sales
The Sonora, #6-7B (Brown Harris Stevens)
From the Listing:
This grand and sophisticated duplex residence is located in the esteemed Rosario Candela-designed building at 770 Park Avenue in the heart of the Upper East Side. The apartment boasts a gracious layout with superb prewar details throughout. The entertaining rooms and three of the four bedrooms have an eastern exposure overlooking Park Avenue. Upon entering, you are greeted by an impressive entrance gallery with a sweeping curved staircase. The dramatic 30-foot living room with a wood-burning fireplace is sun-flooded through floor-to-ceiling windows with Juliet balconies. A separate staff room located on the third floor of the building is included in the sale.
This grand and sophisticated duplex residence is located in the esteemed Rosario Candela-designed building at 770 Park Avenue in the heart of the Upper East Side. The apartment boasts a gracious layout with superb prewar details throughout. The entertaining rooms and three of the four bedrooms have an eastern exposure overlooking Park Avenue. Upon entering, you are greeted by an impressive entrance gallery with a sweeping curved staircase. The dramatic 30-foot living room with a wood-burning fireplace is sun-flooded through floor-to-ceiling windows with Juliet balconies. A separate staff room located on the third floor of the building is included in the sale.
2 Available Listings for Sale from $4,500,000
Sixteen Fifth Avenue, #6 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
From the Listing:
With nearly 50 feet of prime Fifth Avenue frontage, Residence No. 6 is a meticulously crafted four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home that spans an entire floor. A private elevator opens into a gracious entry gallery, leading to a grand great room framed by 7'6" Wausau windows and French inswing doors, flooding the space with natural light. Elegant white oak flooring runs throughout, with a herringbone pattern in the gallery and great room, and five-inch planks in the kitchen and bedrooms. The Christopher Peacock-designed chef's kitchen is a showpiece, featuring an island over 7 feet, custom cabinetry with Lambourne-style polished nickel hardware, and Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash.
With nearly 50 feet of prime Fifth Avenue frontage, Residence No. 6 is a meticulously crafted four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home that spans an entire floor. A private elevator opens into a gracious entry gallery, leading to a grand great room framed by 7'6" Wausau windows and French inswing doors, flooding the space with natural light. Elegant white oak flooring runs throughout, with a herringbone pattern in the gallery and great room, and five-inch planks in the kitchen and bedrooms. The Christopher Peacock-designed chef's kitchen is a showpiece, featuring an island over 7 feet, custom cabinetry with Lambourne-style polished nickel hardware, and Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash.
5 Available Listings for Sale from $12,000,000
45 Walker Street, #6 (Sotheby's International Realty)
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From the Listing:
Welcome to the epitome of luxury living at 45 Walker Street, Tribeca, NYC! This stunning duplex penthouse loft offers an unparalleled blend of elegance and modern sophistication. Spanning an impressive 7,185+/- square feet of interior space with 13-foot ceilings, this residence features 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 luxurious bathrooms, providing ample room for comfort and privacy.
Welcome to the epitome of luxury living at 45 Walker Street, Tribeca, NYC! This stunning duplex penthouse loft offers an unparalleled blend of elegance and modern sophistication. Spanning an impressive 7,185+/- square feet of interior space with 13-foot ceilings, this residence features 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 luxurious bathrooms, providing ample room for comfort and privacy.
Sixteen Fifth Avenue, #9 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
From the Listing:
Set in the Contemporary layout and featuring nearly 50 feet of prime Fifth Avenue frontage, Residence No. 9 is a meticulously crafted four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home that spans an entire floor. A private elevator opens into a gracious entry gallery, leading to a great room framed by 7'6" Wausau windows and French inswing doors, flooding the space with natural light. Elegant white oak flooring runs throughout, featuring a herringbone pattern in the gallery and great room, and five-inch planks in the kitchen and bedrooms.
Set in the Contemporary layout and featuring nearly 50 feet of prime Fifth Avenue frontage, Residence No. 9 is a meticulously crafted four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home that spans an entire floor. A private elevator opens into a gracious entry gallery, leading to a great room framed by 7'6" Wausau windows and French inswing doors, flooding the space with natural light. Elegant white oak flooring runs throughout, featuring a herringbone pattern in the gallery and great room, and five-inch planks in the kitchen and bedrooms.
5 Available Listings for Sale from $12,000,000
15 Central Park West, #12C (Engel & Volkers)
From the Listing:
Residence 12C in the House at Fifteen Central Park West is a fully reimagined three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home offering 3,347 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, beautifully positioned above the Central Park tree line with 46 feet of direct park frontage. A private terrace off the primary suite and a Juliet balcony over the park highlight its rare blend of interior refinement and coveted outdoor space. A gracious entry foyer sets the tone for the residence, finished in Venetian plaster with a custom sculpted plaster ceiling by master artisans.
Residence 12C in the House at Fifteen Central Park West is a fully reimagined three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home offering 3,347 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, beautifully positioned above the Central Park tree line with 46 feet of direct park frontage. A private terrace off the primary suite and a Juliet balcony over the park highlight its rare blend of interior refinement and coveted outdoor space. A gracious entry foyer sets the tone for the residence, finished in Venetian plaster with a custom sculpted plaster ceiling by master artisans.
Yves, #PHB (Compass)
Biggest profits
Last week, about 60% of resale apartments in Manhattan sold at a profit. Sellers looking to flip a property after a few years and make a profit may find themselves disappointed; the strongest appreciations were associated with long holding periods. A case in point is Penthouse B at Chelsea condominium Yves: seventeen years after buying it from the sponsor for $2.5 million, the LLC-identified seller netted a 116% profit on the penthouse. Interiors feature top-of-the-line infrastructure, appliances, and finishes. Moreover, the High Line had just opened when the sellers bought the apartment; it has since been expanded, and nearby attractions like Little Island and Pier 57 have opened since then, further enhancing Chelsea's appeal. Leonard Steinberg of Compass represented the seller.
15 Central Park West, #12C (Engel & Volkers)
From the Listing:
Residence 12C in the House at Fifteen Central Park West is a fully reimagined three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home offering 3,347 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, beautifully positioned above the Central Park tree line with 46 feet of direct park frontage. A private terrace off the primary suite and a Juliet balcony over the park highlight its rare blend of interior refinement and coveted outdoor space. A gracious entry foyer sets the tone for the residence, finished in Venetian plaster with a custom sculpted plaster ceiling by master artisans.
Residence 12C in the House at Fifteen Central Park West is a fully reimagined three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home offering 3,347 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, beautifully positioned above the Central Park tree line with 46 feet of direct park frontage. A private terrace off the primary suite and a Juliet balcony over the park highlight its rare blend of interior refinement and coveted outdoor space. A gracious entry foyer sets the tone for the residence, finished in Venetian plaster with a custom sculpted plaster ceiling by master artisans.
The Alexandria, #20B (Bona Tierra)
From the Listing:
Expansive two-bed, two-bath residence with two balconies featuring unobstructed sweeping views of New York’s famous skyline from Hudson River to Central Park. This large layout home faces a sun filled south exposure with oversized windows, maple wood floor & high ceilings throughout. The open windowed kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances and for added comfort there is a washer & dryer in the unit and an abundance of closets for storage.
Expansive two-bed, two-bath residence with two balconies featuring unobstructed sweeping views of New York’s famous skyline from Hudson River to Central Park. This large layout home faces a sun filled south exposure with oversized windows, maple wood floor & high ceilings throughout. The open windowed kitchen is equipped with premium stainless steel appliances and for added comfort there is a washer & dryer in the unit and an abundance of closets for storage.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $1,395,000
167 East 61st Street, #23D (Compass)
From the Listing:
Located in the heart of the vibrant Upper East Side, this magnificent upgraded 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath balconied home will leave the discerning homebuyer speechless with its northern and western picturesque views framed by floor-to-ceiling living room windows. There is a possibility to create a second bedroom.
Located in the heart of the vibrant Upper East Side, this magnificent upgraded 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath balconied home will leave the discerning homebuyer speechless with its northern and western picturesque views framed by floor-to-ceiling living room windows. There is a possibility to create a second bedroom.
4 Available Listings for Sale from $1,425,000
212 West 105th Street, #1W (Casa Blanca Real Estate)
From the Listing:
This gorgeous split bedroom apartment showcases exposed brick, hardwood floors, an abundance of storage, and windows in every room. The renovated kitchen features a tiled floor, stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher), and generous wood cabinetry. The kitchen opens up onto a large dining/living area that’s perfect for entertaining. French doors lead to the first bedroom that easily accommodates a queen-sized bed.
This gorgeous split bedroom apartment showcases exposed brick, hardwood floors, an abundance of storage, and windows in every room. The renovated kitchen features a tiled floor, stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher), and generous wood cabinetry. The kitchen opens up onto a large dining/living area that’s perfect for entertaining. French doors lead to the first bedroom that easily accommodates a queen-sized bed.
Yves, #PHB (Compass)
From the Listing:
Conveniently positioned high above Central Chelsea, equidistant to West Chelsea/Hudson Yards, the Flatiron District/Union Square, and Greenwich Village just four streets south, this impressive Triplex penthouse delivers unprecedented volume, light, and big views. While the building is boutique-scaled, it boasts an impressive array of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, swimming pool, and fitness center. This immaculately maintained pristine 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1 powder room penthouse is perfectly proportioned, including two private terraces.
Conveniently positioned high above Central Chelsea, equidistant to West Chelsea/Hudson Yards, the Flatiron District/Union Square, and Greenwich Village just four streets south, this impressive Triplex penthouse delivers unprecedented volume, light, and big views. While the building is boutique-scaled, it boasts an impressive array of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, swimming pool, and fitness center. This immaculately maintained pristine 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1 powder room penthouse is perfectly proportioned, including two private terraces.
1 Available Listing for Sale for $2,495,000
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