Russian billionaire’s penthouse among top Manhattan contracts

Penthouses asking $45 million and $39 million topped Manhattan luxury contracts during the week ending Nov. 17, according to Olshan Realty’s weekly luxury report. A total of 37 contracts were signed on properties priced $4 million and up. Continue reading

Compass takes over sales from Corcoran at NYC ‘condop’ building

After selling eight out of its 13 units, the condop, a building comprised of condominiums and co-op units, at 1228 Madison Avenue is bringing on a new real estate brokerage to finish the job. Continue reading

Matt Damon nabs record-smashing Brooklyn penthouse

Matt Damon recently purchased a $16.745 million condo in the Standish in Brooklyn Heights — the most expensive listing in Brooklyn history. Continue reading