Looking north towards Billionaires’ Row in early October © 6sqft

Throughout the year, there was much speculation that the real estate market was on a decline, but according to CityRealty’s annual Manhattan Year-End Report, ultra-high-end sales continue to keep the market strong. On par with 2018’s 228 sales, this year saw 221 sales at $10 million or more, totaling $4.6 billion, up from last year’s $4.2 billion. As CityRealty tells us, this is “largely due to big-ticket purchases near the southern end of Central Park, most notably at 220 Central Park South,” which accounts for one-third of that total, as well as a glut of new development condos coming online.

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Rendering of 200 East 59th Street via Studio amd for Macklowe Properties

CityRealty’s new 2018 year-end market report reveals trends in Manhattan real estate including a notable drop in transaction volume and a decline in condo sales prices after 2017’s roaring gains. Co-ops showed marginal gains in 2018. The New York Times refers to the report and quotes Jonathan J. Miller of Manhattan’s Miller Samuel appraisal firm: “Sales are not low–they are just not unusually high. It’s like we came off the autobahn: It feels very slow relative to the last three to four years, but historically it’s not.” See a few highlights from the report, below.

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Images (L to R): American Copper Buildings, The Eagle, One Blue Slip, View34 and in center 555 Waverly Avenue

• American Copper Buildings: Waterfront Studios to 3-Bed Apartments Available in Murray Hill’s Two-Tower Rental [LINK]
• One Blue Slip: Greenpoint Landing Rental Now leasing and 90% of Apartments Have Water Views [LINK]
• The Eagle: Downtown Brooklyn’s New 32-Story Rental Tower Offers 2 Months Free [LINK]
• 555 Waverly Avenue: Newly Constructed Brooklyn Building Launches Rentals from $2,250/Month [LINK]
• View 34: Murray Hill Luxury Rentals Include One-Bedrooms from $3,349/Month [LINK]
• Denizen Bushwick: The Best Rental of 2018 [LINK]
• Otto Greenpoint: Brooklyn Rentals at 211 McGuinness Boulevard from $2,317/Month [LINK]

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Images (L to R): Renting Downtown: Top 10 Rental Buildings in Financial District + Battery Park City

• Renting Downtown: Top 10 Rental Buildings in Financial District + Battery Park City [LINK]
• Cobalt Lofts in Harrison Launches Luxury Rentals from $1,915/Month; 20 Minutes from NYC [LINK]
• Contemporary Rentals at Historic 71 Broadway: No-Fee Listings from $3,035/Month [LINK]
• Bed-Stuy Rentals Launch at 1247 Atlantic Avenue with 1 Month Free; Net Prices from $1,825/Month [LINK]
• New Midtown Luxury Rental Tower ARO at 242 West 53rd Street Leasing from $2,920/Month [LINK]
• New Rentals Launch at ML House Across from Bryant Park; Priced from $3,225/Month [LINK]
• Downtown Brooklyn’s The Amberly Leasing Luxury Rentals from $2,550/Month, See New Photos [LINK]
• Live in South Brooklyn at The Hamilton; Contemporary Rentals from $1,950/Month [LINK]

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Images (L to R): Otto Greenpoint, Estuary, 181 Front Street, and Vernon Tower.

• Vernon Tower: Astoria waterfront rentals across from Socrates Sculpture Park from $2,300/month [LINK]
• Otto Greenpoint: Brooklyn rentals at 211 McGuinness Boulevard from $2,317/month [LINK]
• 181 Front Street: New rentals in DUMBO offer 1 month free on 13-month lease [LINK]
• Estuary Weehawken: Luxury waterfront rentals with skyline views from $2,363/month [LINK]
• 111 Murray Street: Michael Cohen’s condo in-contract for rent; see what else is available [LINK]
• 318 East 81st Street: 318 East 81st: High-End Condos Up for Rent with High Prices to Match [LINK]

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Images (L to R): Summit, House No. 94, EVGB and 7W21

• Williamsburg’s, ‘House No. 94’ is 75% Leased and Renting with 1 Month Free [link]
• Live at The Mill in Ridgewood, New Rental Homes with Amenities from $1,895/Month [link]
• Summit at 222 E. 44th Street Launches Leasing: Striking 43-Story Tower with Luxury Rentals in Midtown East [link]
• No Fee Midtown West Rentals at The Townsend Offer 1 Month Free on a 12-Month Lease [link]
• EVGB: Target-Topping Rental Offers East Village Apartments with 3 Months Free Rent [link]
• 7 West 21st Street: Elegant Rentals by Morris Adjmi Architects with Special Offers [link]
• New Brooklyn Rentals Launch from $2,095/Month at 25 E. 19th Street, Two Blocks from Prospect Park [link]
• 90 Columbus: Luxury Jersey City Rentals Priced from $2,695/Month [link]

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Images (L to R): The Niko East Village, 30-78 43rd Street, 633 Marcy Avenue and The Essex

• 633 Marcy Avenue in Bed-Stuy Debuts Spacious 2- and 3-Bed Rentals from $2,565/Month [link]
• The Greystone: Prewar Upper West Side Rentals with Amenities from $2,395/Month [link]
• The Essex Launches: Tallest Building in Essex Crossing Offers Rentals with 1 Month Free [link]
• The Niko Opens in the East Village; Downtown Apartments with Views from $2,596/Mo. with 2 Mos.Free + $500 Transit Gift Card [link]
• Live at 303 East 83rd Street in Yorkville: Spacious Upper East Side Rental Homes with Balconies [link]
• The Parkside Brooklyn: Luxury Apartments Near Prospect Park from $2,862/Month [link]
• Triple-Mint Renovation: Beautiful Townhome Rentals Debut in Astoria at 30-78 43rd Street [link]

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Images (L to R): 525W52, Forty Gold, Riverbank and 505W37

• 525 West 52nd Street Offers Leases with 3 Months Free; New Affordable Housing Lotto Launches [READ MORE]
• Downtown Two-Bedroom Rentals at Forty Gold Listed with 2 Months Free on 20-Month Lease [READ MORE]
• Special Offers at Midtown West’s Riverbank: Rentals from $3,860/Month + New Amenities [READ MORE]
• Special Offers at 505W37: Contemporary Midtown Rentals from $2,847/Month [READ MORE]
• Skyline Views from The Landings at Port Imperial; 1-Bed Waterfront Rentals from $2,455/Month [READ MORE]
• 4610 Center Boulevard in Long Island City: High-Rise Waterfront Rentals from $2,750/Month [READ MORE]
• Live in Yorkville at 345 East 94th Street; Newly Renovated Hi-Rise Rentals Offer 1 Month Free [READ MORE]

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Images (L to R): Hunters Landing, 33 Bond Street, One Sixty Madison and RiverHouse11

• Long Island City’s Hunters Landing Launches Leasing: No Fee Rentals from $2,211/Month [READ MORE]
• Newly Launched 33 Bond Street in Downtown Brooklyn Offers Rentals with Up to 2 Months Free [READ MORE]
• NoMad’s One Sixty Madison Offering One Month Free on Select Residences [READ MORE]
• Weehawken’s RiverHouse11 at Port Imperial Kicks Off Leasing for Waterfront Rentals [READ MORE]
• New Rentals Launch in Astoria at 14-23 Broadway; 1 Bedrooms from $2,775/Month [READ MORE]
• Introducing Katina: 29 Luxury No-Fee Rentals in Astoria Debut from $2,200/Month [READ MORE]
• McCarren Park-Side Rentals at 906 Lorimer to Debut this Fall [READ MORE]

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