Luxurious gross sales in Manhattan reached new heights. Regardless of the shorter month of February, asking worth gross sales quantity reached $1.382 billion. That’s a rise in comparison with almost $955 million in greenback quantity in February 2025.
For the month of February, 123 contracts, priced at $4 million and above, have been signed—in comparison with 114 contracts throughout February 2025, in line with the Olshan Report for the week ending Mar. 1.
The full gross sales quantity for final month was led by trophy market properties—13 contracts at $20 million and above went underneath contract.
“February 2026 has 45% larger quantity over February 2025 due to some whopper gross sales,” Donna Olshan, president of Olshan Realty, tells Realtor.com®.
Main the variety of signed contracts have been a number of luxurious properties at an Higher East Facet constructing at present underneath development.
The property at 1122 Madison Ave. has patrons for no less than 18 out of its 26 models. The constructing solely began promoting off flooring plans on Jan. 15.
The contracts have averaged $5,439 per sq. foot. The providing plan has been amended no less than 4 occasions—with some exhibiting worth will increase reflecting the demand for the unique constructing.
As soon as accomplished, the constructing might be crammed with high-end amenitites, together with a health heart, squash court docket, coaching studio, chilly plunge pool, steam room, and sauna.
A 3rd flooring could have a bar, lounge, billiard room, playroom, eating room with kitchen (for personal events), media room, and recreation room.
“The constructing has been extremely profitable. Eighteen out of the 20 contracts have been above $10 million, and 5 have been at $20 million and above,” says Olshan. “The constructing has a profitable method: a boutique rental with high-end design (Studio Sofield) in a chief location—one block from the Met Museum. The constructing additionally gives a strong amenity bundle. With solely 26 models, it’s like residing in a non-public, unique membership.”
The primary residents received’t have the ability to transfer in till fall 2027.
To indicate the power of the New York Metropolis actual property market, 32 contracts have been signed in a single week alone for properties at $4 million and above.
This marks 9 extra contracts than the prior week.
Gilded Age masterpiece
The No. 1 property that went underneath contract is described as a Gilded Age masterpiece.
The townhome at 15 East 63rd St. has an asking worth of $39.5 million, which is considerably decrease than the $65 million price ticket when it was first listed two years in the past.
The townhome, positioned simply off Fifth Avenue’s Gold Coast, is about 18,000 sq. ft and has six flooring and two “below-grade stage” flooring.
A sweeping marble staircase welcomes friends, however there’s an elevator to succeed in the varied flooring. Carved woodwork, marble stairs, and copper-balconied landings are among the intricate particulars discovered all through.
The house has no less than seven bedrooms and eight.5 baths, and there’s a separate flooring that can be utilized for workers or safety headquarters positioned on the decrease stage.
The first suite has a 12-foot excessive ceiling and a front-facing sitting room with French home windows, a dressing room, and two luxurious marble bogs.
Flatiron on Fifth
The No. 2 contract is positioned within the iconic Flatiron Constructing. The property at 175 Fifth Ave., 18N, has an asking worth of $24.8 million.
The event, which was previously an workplace constructing, began advertising and marketing off floorplans in September 2025.
The 18N unit in contract has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in additional than 4,626 sq. ft of area crammed with outsized home windows showcasing skyline views. Residents could have non-public storage, and wine cellars can be found for buy.
As soon as totally renovated, the Flatiron Constructing could have no less than 38 models, many with 12-foot-ceilings overlooking Madison Sq. Park.
