The week of December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026 was the slowest week for Manhattan residential real estate activity of the 2025 calendar year, likely due to the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day holidays falling in the middle of the business week. But while the number of contracts signed dipped slightly week-over-week, two uber-luxury deals asking over $20 million were instrumental in driving the aggregate dollar amount up during this time, and 2025 ultimately logged the highest total number of December contracts since 2021.
The week's top contract located outside Aman New York Residences was for Penthouse A at The Willow, which was asking $9.4 million in the highest-priced Downtown deal, top sponsor contract, and third-highest contract overall. Located at the top of the Naftali Group-developed, COOKFOX-designed building, the floor-through penthouse features direct elevator entry, a spacious Great Room, a windowed kitchen with Miele appliances, and two private terraces - one off the Great Room, and one off the primary suite.
This contract brings The Willow to over 60% sold less than a year after sales launched in spring 2025. It ranks among New York City's best-selling buildings of 2025, and closings are expected to begin in spring 2026. Remaining public availabilities range from a one-bedroom for $1.4 million to a three-bedroom for $4.3 million.
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