Thirty-three contracts were signed last week in Manhattan at $4 million and above, 5 more than the previous week. Condos outsold co-ops, 23-5, with 1 condop and 4 townhouses in the mix.
The No. 1 contract was PHE at 601 Washington Street asking $29 million, reduced from $36.5 million when it was listed in December. The owner paid $30.65 million in October 2021. Spanning the 6th thru 9th floors, the 7,475-square foot quadraplex penthouse has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, and outdoor space totaling 1,693 square feet. The 6th floor has 4 bedrooms and a family room with a balcony. The 7th floor has a 43-foot great room surrounded by a terrace with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and plunge pool. The 8th floor houses the primary suite, and the 9th floor has a media room that opens to a terrace with a hot tub. Amenities in this 10-unit building include 24-hour doormen, fitness center, private storage, and a bike room. Monthly common charges and real estate taxes total $21,386.
The No. 2 contract was PH2 at 215 Chrystie Street, asking $17.995 million, reduced from $25 million when it was listed in January 2024. The full-floor condo has 4,236 square feet including 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a 36-foot great room with a fireplace, and panoramic city views. The seller purchased the penthouse from the sponsor for $20.365 million in January 2018. It is in an 11-unit condo built above the Public Hotel and designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. The condo has its own private entrance but has access to all hotel amenities including a fitness center, rooftop terrace, and restaurant. Monthly common charges and real estate taxes total $18,412.