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Skyscrapers and modern buildings in Lower Manhattan, New York City, highlight the area's booming manhattan luxury sales, with boats floating on the Hudson River in the foreground on a sunny day.

Manhattan $5M+ Luxury Sales: August 2025

Skyscrapers and modern buildings in Lower Manhattan, New York City, highlight the area's booming manhattan luxury sales, with boats floating on the Hudson River in the foreground on a sunny day.

Manhattan luxury contracts dip as supply shrinks to a decade low.

Days on market rose versus 2024 and average price per square foot increased annually.

August 2025 saw 46 contracts over $5M, down 15% year-over-year.

  • This was the second consecutive month with an annual decline. Versus the 10-year average for the month of August, reported signed contracts dropped 4%.

Active listings declined 22% year-over-year.

  • Active $5M+ listings fell to their lowest level of any month in 10 years.

Days on market rose 4% year-over-year.

  • New developments drove the overall year-over-year increase in average marketing times.

Average asking price per square foot was $3,407, up 8% annually.

  • Additionally, the six-month rolling average for closings has risen year-over-year for six consecutive months.

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