Core NYC Weekly Residential Contract-Signings: August 24-30, 2026.

Over the final full week of August, core NYC contract activity was lighter by count but stronger in dollar volume. For the week of August 24-30, 2026, there were 209 signed contracts totaling $440.8 million, down from 234 contracts the prior week but up from $424.6 million in volume. The median ask edged up to $1.25 million from $1.237 million, while the average ask jumped to $2.11 million from $1.81 million, reflecting a stronger showing at the high end.

There were 26 contracts signed above $3.9 million, up from 21 the prior week, and four topped $10 million, compared to two a week earlier. The priciest contract, and the week's top new development deal, was Central Park Tower #68E asking $20.5 million, followed by 988 Fifth Avenue #6 at $18.5 million, 880 Fifth Avenue #PHA at $15.75 million,.

By property type, condos narrowly led with 97 contracts, followed by 95 co-ops, 10 townhouses, and 7 condops. Condos accounted for $249.5 million, or 56.6% of total volume, up from roughly $215 million and 51% the prior week; their median ask rose to $1.725 million from $1.595 million, while median PPSF increased to about $1,835 from $1,508. Co-ops totaled about $132.5 million with a median ask of $895,000, up from $713,500.