Manhattan Market Pulse

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In June, the contract activity reached 1,108 signed contracts, increasing 1.9% from the previous month and remaining 14.5% above last year’s level, while the median sale price stood at $1.28M, up 3.1% year over year. Regarding the data currently updated, Manhattan supply stands at 6,207 listings, down 9.2% compared to the same period last year, while pending sales total 3,821 units, up 15.5% year over year. As a result, based on the real-time ratio between pending sales and supply, the Market Pulse currently stands at ...

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Manhattan Rents Hit Record High as Housing Shortage Intensifies

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Manhattan’s rental market reached a new milestone in June, with the median monthly rent climbing to a record $5,295, reflecting an 8% increase compared to a year earlier. Brooklyn also set a new all-time high, with median rents reaching $4,350. The continued rise is being driven by a persistent shortage of available apartments, as vacancy rates remain historically low and inventory continues to shrink despite seasonal increases in listings.

The data highlights the growing affordability challenge across New York City. While demand for ...

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Manhattan Market Pulse

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Contract activity (or the number of signed contracts) is practically the same as a year ago, down just 1%, while it is down 7.6% from the monthly historical average. The median sales price for a Manhattan apartment is $1.15M, which is up 2.4% compared to a year ago. The supply, or the number of units on the market, is down 5.4% year over year (YoY). Meanwhile, the number of pending sales in Manhattan is 15% higher YoY. The Market Pulse, or pending-to-active ratio, stands at 0.48, confirming a neutral market.

*Currently, above 0.5 is ...

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Office-to-Residential: A Game-Changer for NYC Real Estate

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We continue to hear about a commercial office recovery. Yes, it is true, but that could be misleading. While reports suggest improvement, much of the office market remains distressed, with properties selling at steep discounts—due to the lasting impact of remote work. High-end office spaces are doing good, but the real transformation is happening elsewhere: office-to-residential conversions.

A Surge in Conversions – Despite high interest rates, developers are moving forward with office-to-residential projects at an unprecedented pace. Manhattan leads the way, with a significant number ...

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Manhattan Market Pulse

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As with Election Day uncertainties behind, Americans show renewed confidence in the economy. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index hit a seven-month high. At the same time, the expectations index, measuring economic optimism for the next six months, surged to its best reading since July 2021. This upbeat mood extends to New York City’s real estate market. During the first full week of November 2024, Manhattan saw a 28% spike in contract signings compared to the previous week, making it one of ...

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Manhattan Market Pulse – September 2023

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The monthly contract activity stood at 796 in August, with 28 fewer contracts signed than last year and down 5% from the 841 historical average for the month. The Median Sales Price is $1,180,000 at the moment, basically the same amount as last month and just 1.6% down from last year. The supply, the number of units on the market, stands at 6,480, down 4.2% from a year ago. While the number of pending sales, which is the ...

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