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3. In this Issue
PUBLISHER and EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Christopher Dente, Director of PR 4 Notes from the President
cdente@citi-habitats.com
5 In the News
WRITER
Christopher Dente 8 Featured Agent: David KongZO
cdente@citi-habitats.com
9 Rental Market Report, 4th Quarter 2009
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Megan Havens
16 Sales Market Report, 4th Quarter 2009:
Resale
mhavens@citi-habitats.com
17 Sales Market Report, 4th Quarter 2009:
CITI HABITATS’ EXECUTIVE TEAM New Developments & Luxury Market
Gary Malin, President
Gordon Golub, Sr. Managing Director 18 Hot Links: Resources & Information
Greg Young, Director of Sales
Citi Habitats is owned and operated by NRT LLC.
4. Notes from the President
Welcome to our 4th Quarter
2009 issue of MARKETView,
Citi Habitats’ e-magazine
dedicated to assisting companies
and individuals dealing with
the complexities involved in
corporate relocation.
Citi Relocation, an affiliate company of Citi
In this issue, we are pleased
Habitats, provides corporations and organiza-
to present our 4th Quarter /
tions with a variety of innovative, cost effective Year-End 2009 Residential Rental Market Report.
This reports profiles data based on Citi Habitats’ closed
relocation solutions, including area orientation, rental transactions and data in Manhattan for the periods
October–December and January-December 2009.
home search and rental assistance. Relocating
can be an extremely stressful experience. The Citi Results for the 4th Quarter 2009 vs. 3rd Quarter
2009 were atypical of past market trends. Because the
Relocation staff takes great pride in treating 3rd Quarter figures include peak season rental tallies,
adjustments in rental prices and vacancy rates in the 4th
clients with special care. A philosophy of person- Quarter are usually notable. However, during this 4th
Quarter we saw only nominal decreases in both rental
alized assistance, as well as a vast knowledge and pricing and a marginal increase in the vacancy rate.
expertise in the services provided, ensure that Citi
As we expected, the 2009 rental market underwent price
Relocation will effectively address your unique re- corrections. Prices on average are approximately 7%
lower than in 2008 and this adjustment does not include
location needs. The goal is to facilitate a seamless landlord incentives such as free rent which, when factored
in, would make price reductions greater. Vacancy rates
relocation process for every client, every time. are marginally higher in 2009 (but continue to remain
below 2%) from 2008 totals. However, over 3,700 new
rental units came to market during 2009 (south of 96th
Susan Rader, Relo Coordinator Street) and we saw incredible absorption with respect to
srader@citi-habitats.com this new product.
212.685.7777
Also in this issue, we are pleased to present our 4th
Quarter 2009 Residential Sales Market Report.
This reports profiles data based on sales transactions
and data in Manhattan for the period October-
December 2009 and includes the Manhattan resale, new
developments and luxury market property categories.
As the premier residential brokerage firm in Manhattan,
we are able to give you first-hand market data on the
factors that impact your bottom line. These reports are
designed to keep you and your company current on the
multitude of factors affecting the Manhattan real estate
market and the potential impact on your relocation
decisions.
In addition to current Manhattan rental market data,
MARKETView contains links to topical real estate
news features, as well as a multitude of other relocation-
related topics selected to keep you best informed.
Gary Malin, President
5. In the News
Manhattan rental deals up in 4Q: reports
Manhattan rental transactions surged in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to market reports
released by two large city brokerages today. The Real Deal... read
Manhattan Apartment Rents Drop 9.4% as City Job Losses Mount
Manhattan apartment rents dropped 9.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 from a year
earlier as Wall Street jobs vanished in the recession. Bloomberg... read
Manhattan apartment rents and vacancies off in ‘09
Vacancy rates for apartments in New York City’s borough of Manhattan, the largest U.S.
apartment market, declined in 2009, as lower rents and better landlord incentives attracted
tenants, according to a quarterly brokerage report. Reuters... read
Average Manhattan rents dropped 4% last year
Manhattan apartment rents ended the year down 4% from where they started 2009, but that
decline helped to strongly boost the number of new leases signed, according to two market
reports released Thursday. Crain’s New York Business... read
Buying? You?
ARTHUR FREEDMAN has lived in a rent-stabilized studio in the East Village for 29 years. But as
he watched housing prices fall over the last year and as a leak in his bathroom went unrepaired
month after month, he decided a few months ago that it was time to become a homeowner.
New York Times... read
Citi Habitats kicks off leasing at Forest City Ratner tower
Citi Habitats has kicked off leasing at Forest City Ratner’s new 36-story rental building at 80
DeKalb Avenue in Fort Greene. Brokers Weekly... read
Audio Clip
Joe Connolly- Wall Street Journal cites Citi Habitats 4Q Rental Report. WCBS Radio. Listen... read
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8. Featured Agent
DAVID KONG, LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
T 212.685.7777
M 917.755.9380
dkong@citi-habitats.com
David Kong is focused on helping clients make informed decisions on buying, sell-
ing, renting and listing. He has an entrepreneurial spirit and knows that all success
begins with relationships built on trust. David goes above and beyond what all other real estate agents
do to ensure complete satisfaction.
David previously owned and operated an event coordinating company that specialized in University func-
tions. He also successfully ran a retail business, growing the company tenfold within five years. Before
coming to Citi Habitats, David was CEO of a company that manufactured golf accessories for women.
David was born in South Korea, but was raised in Wellesley. He graduated from Boston University and
is fluent in both English and Korean. David loves to give back to the community and volunteers his time
as a fifth grade Sunday School Teacher and a coach for his church’s girl’s volleyball team. David loves
cooking, fishing, volleyball, the outdoors, skydiving, travel, music…basically anything that keeps the body,
mind and soul active and growing.
When David bought his first home, the process did not go well. “I felt as though I was taken advantage
of by both the real estate agent and the mortgage broker. I want to make sure that this never happens to
anyone else. I will make it my mission to take you through the process step by step so that you get exactly
what you want. I look forward to finding you the home you want.”
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9. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL MARKET REPORT
Fourth Quarter 2009 / Year-End Review
Owned and operated by NRT LLC.
10. Citi Habitats
Residential Rental Market Report
4th Quarter / Year-End Review 2009
Our results for December 2009 continued the pattern seen during the prior eight months of 2009 of minor price adjustments providing
us with further evidence that the Manhattan rental market had found its footing in terms of pricing. Additionally, vacancy rates which
historically increase during this period actually decreased slightly over November’s rate, indicating positive absorption in the market.
Results for the 4th Quarter 2009 vs. 3rd Quarter 2009 also were atypical of past market trends. Because the 3rd Quarter figures include peak
season rental tallies, adjustments in rental prices and vacancy rates in the 4th Quarter are usually notable. However, during this 4th Quarter
we saw only nominal decreases in both rental pricing and a marginal increase in the vacancy rate.
As we expected, the 2009 rental market underwent price corrections. Prices on average are approximately 7% lower than in 2008 and
this adjustment does not include landlord incentives such as free rent which, when factored in, would make price reductions greater.
Vacancy rates are marginally higher in 2009 (but continue to remain below 2%) from 2008 totals. However, over 3,700 new rental units
came to market during 2009 (south of 96th Street) and we saw incredible absorption with respect to this new product. During this
period, CHMG, Citi Habitats’ development marketing group, rented Silver Towers at a very brisk pace, renting over 40% of market-rate
units during its launch phase as well as the lease-up or completion of Dwell95, The Westbourne, Greystone, and The Hub.
In 2009 Citi Habitats reached the incredible milestone of renting over 12,900 apartments in one year, an increase of 23% as compared
with the 2008 total of more than 10,500 rental transactions. Many factors came into play during the year that contributed to achieving
this incredible feat. 2009 was a great year to be a renter; because of the combination of lower prices and landlord incentives, amazing
rental opportunities existed in the marketplace. Some, previously priced out of the Manhattan market and living in an outer borough
were now able to afford an apartment in Manhattan. Many upgraded and moved to a larger space or a neighborhood closer to their
job for less or equal rent. In any event, these indicators are a clear testament to the health and vitality of the rental market and the
long-term prospects of our great City.
Please note the following with respect to this report:
1. The statistics in this report were compiled using solely Citi Habitats closed transactions during the stated
period(s).
2. Average rents cited in this report are, for the majority, gross rents, not net effective rents, and do not include
landlord incentives, unless the face rent reported on the lease was the net-effective amount. Factoring in
rent concessions, average rents may be between 5% to 7% lower. However, not every rental transaction
contains a landlord concession.
We hope you will find this study informative and we welcome any questions you may have regarding it.
Sincerely,
Gary Malin, President
We find more New Yorkers homes than any other brokerage firm.
total 4Q rental transactions total 2009 Rental Transactions
5000 15,000 12,900+
4000 12,500
10,500+
3000 2600+ 10,000
2000 1800+ 7,500
1000 5,000
0 0
4Q 2008 4Q 2009 2008 2009
Overall transactional volume for Citi Habitats for the 4Q 2009 Overall transactional volume for Citi Habitats for 2009 was
was more than 2,600 transactions, representing an increase more than 12,900 transactions, representing an increase of
of more than 30% in the total number of transactions from 23% in the total number of transactions from the 2008 total
the 4Q 2008 total of more than 1,800 transactions. of more than 10,500 transactions.
11. RENTAL MARKET ANALYSIS: 4th Quarter 2009
AVERAGE RENT SUMMARY: Q4/09
LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR
Chelsea 2048 2908 4381 5239 Upper East Side 1569 2087 3043 5131
East Village 1804 2281 3224 4100 Upper West Side 1688 2351 3484 5401
Gramercy/Flatiron 2035 2852 3912 5047 Wall Street/BPC 2054 2728 3781 4943
Harlem 1112 1438 1680 2215 Washington Heights 1073 1360 1800 2049
Lower East Side 1698 2033 2782 3490 West Village 1993 2845 3916 5383
Midtown East 1818 2370 3520 5026 Average: Q4/09 1733 2343 3294 4438
Midtown West 1926 2494 3428 4422 Average: Q3/09 1760 2423 3381 4591
Morningside Heights 1321 1851 2262 3012 % Change -1.5% -3.3% -2.6% -3.3%
Murray Hill 1731 2398 3157 4213 Average: Q4/08 1841 2527 3551 4712
SoHo/TriBeCa 2130 3145 5042 6898 % Change: Q4-08/09 -5.9% -7.3% -7.2% -5.8%
AVERAGE RENTS: Q4/09 Market-wide for Manhattan, the average 4Q 2009 rental price for a studio was $1,733, representing
a decrease of 1.5% from 3Q 2009; a one bedroom, $2,343 representing a decrease of 3.3% from 3Q 2009; a two bedroom, $3,294
representing a decrease of 2.6% from 3Q 2009; and three bedroom, $4,591 representing a decrease of 3.3% from 3Q 2009.
VACANCY SUMMARY: Q4/09
NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE
BPC / Financial Dist 2.05% Upper East Side 2.24%
Chelsea 1.33% Upper West Side 2.06%
East Village 1.72% West Village 1.34%
Gramercy 2.09% Overall Vacancy: Q4/09 1.79%
Midtown East 2.18% Overall Vacancy: Q3/09 1.71%
Midtown West 1.53% Difference 0.08%
Murray Hill 2.05% Overall Vacancy: Q4/08 1.96%
SoHo/TriBeCa 1.05% Difference: Q4 - 08/09 (0.17%)
VACANCY RATES: Q4/09 The overall vacancy rate for Manhattan for 4Q 2009 was 1.79% representing a 0.08% increase
in the vacancy rate from the 3Q 2009 rate of 1.71%.
A comparison of vacancy rates, by neighborhood, reveals that the SoHo/Tribeca area had the least amount of available apartments
at 1.05%, while the Upper East Side, at 2.24%, ranked highest.
OVERALL BLENDED AVERAGES: Q4/09 MANHATTAN RENTAL VACANCY RATES: Q4/09
2.5
BLDG CLASSIFICATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR
2 2.36 1.76
New Development w/ DM* 2434 3573 5972 8396 1.96
1.88
Owned and operated by NRT LLC.
1.5 1.71
Doorman 2144 3054 4402 5659 1
.5
Elevator*** 1758 2452 3723 5412
0
Walkup** 1602 2041 2686 3910 Q4/08 Q1/09 Q2/09 Q3/09 Q4/09
* New Developments include all rental and condo buildings built after 2003.
**Walkup averages include brownstone and townhouse rentals.
***Elevator averages in the downtown neighborhoods include a significant number of loft rentals compared to other neighborhoods.
12. RENTAL MARKET ANALYSIS: 2009 vs 2008
AVERAGE RENT SUMMARY: 2009 vs 2008
LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR
Chelsea 2058 2959 4369 5463 Upper East Side 1608 2167 3070 5164
East Village 1824 2372 3286 4281 Upper West Side 1760 2366 3497 5475
Gramercy/Flatiron 1994 2965 4124 5132 Wall Street/BPC 2069 2819 4001 5081
Harlem 1170 1504 1855 2192 Washington Heights 1064 1393 1820 2092
Lower East Side 1719 2162 2951 3750 West Village 2037 2945 4009 5431
Midtown East 1805 2399 3819 5210 Average: 2009 1757 2406 3411 4560
Midtown West 1866 2457 3574 4664 Average: 2008 1883 2608 3700 4898
Morningside Heights 1372 1952 2455 2999 % Change -6.7% -7.7% -7.8% -6.9%
Murray Hill 1835 2408 3255 4364 Overall % Change -7.3%
SoHo/TriBeCa 2181 3230 5086 7097
AVERAGE RENTS: 2009 Market-wide for Manhattan, the average 2009 rental price for a studio was $1,757, representing a
decrease of 6.7% from 2008; a one bedroom, $2,406 representing a decrease of 7.7% from 2008; a two bedroom, $3,411 represent-
ing a decrease of 7.8% from 2008; and three bedroom, $4,560 representing a decrease of 6.9% from 2008.
VACANCY SUMMARY: 2009 vs 2008
NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE
BPC / Financial Dist 2.02% SoHo/TriBeCa 1.35%
Chelsea 1.58% Upper East Side 2.38%
East Village 2.10% Upper West Side 1.98%
Gramercy 1.99% West Village 1.64%
Midtown East 2.36% Overall Vacancy: 2009 1.93%
Midtown West 1.76% Overall Vacancy: 2008 1.42%
Murray Hill 2.09% Difference: 2009/2008 0.51%
VACANCY RATES: 2009 The overall vacancy rate for Manhattan for 2009 was 1.93% representing a 0.51% increase in the
vacancy rate from the 2008 rate of 1.42%.
A comparison of vacancy rates, by neighborhood, reveals that the SoHo/Tribeca area had the least amount of available apartments at 1.35%,
while the Upper East Side, at 2.38%, ranked highest.
MANHATTAN RENTAL VACANCY RATES: 2009
2.50
Owned and operated by NRT LLC.
2.46 2.37
2.24
2.28 1.84
1.83 1.86 1.87
1.50 1.72 1.65 1.67 1.62
0.00
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
13. RENTAL MARKET ANALYSIS: December 2009
AVERAGE RENT SUMMARY: 12/09
LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR
Chelsea 2100 2909 4384 5150 Murray Hill 1701 2234 3130 3710
East Village 1841 2159 3289 4050 SoHo/TriBeCa 2190 3048 5130 6900
Gramercy/Flatiron 2075 2804 3883 5087 Upper East Side 1504 2056 3026 5150
Harlem 1120 1455 1648 2132 Upper West Side 1605 2276 3466 5400
Lower East Side 1731 2031 2725 3500 Wall Street/BPC 2053 2637 3778 4877
Midtown East 1826 2413 3491 5028 Washington Heights 1050 1330 1813 1973
Midtown West 1904 2544 3351 4338 West Village 2065 2827 3857 5425
Morningside Heights 1340 1767 2199 2898 Average 1740 2299 3278 4375
AVERAGE RENTS: 12/09 Market-wide for Manhattan, the average December 2009 rental price for a studio was $1,740, representing
an increase of 1% from November 2009; a one bedroom, $2,299 representing a decrease of 2% from November 2009; a two bedroom, $3,278
representing a decrease of 1% from November 2009; and three bedroom, $4,375 representing a decrease of 2% from November 2009.
VACANCY SUMMARY: 12/09
NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE
BPC / Financial Dist 1.86% Murray Hill 2.03%
Chelsea 1.20% SoHo / TriBeCa 1.23%
East Village 1.90% Upper East Side 2.16%
Gramercy 1.86% Upper West Side 2.17%
Midtown East 2.24% West Village 1.41%
Midtown West 1.53% Overall Vacancy 1.84%
VACANCY RATES: 12/09 The overall vacancy rate for Manhattan for December 2009 was 1.84% representing a 0.03% decrease in the va-
cancy rate from the November 2009 rate of 1.87%.
A comparison of vacancy rates, by neighborhood, reveals that the Chelsea area had the least amount of available apartments at 1.20%, while Mid-Town
East, at 2.24%, ranked highest.
OVERALL BLENDED AVERAGES: 12/09 MANHATTAN RENTAL VACANCY RATES: 12/09
BLDG CLASSIFICATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR 2.50% 2.28
2.46 2.37
2.24 2.24
New Development w/ DM* 2430 3681 5977 8784 1.86 1.87 1.84
Owned and operated by NRT LLC.
1.83
1.72 1.65 1.67 1.62
1.25%
Doorman 2096 2978 4322 5695
Elevator*** 1708 2419 3690 5279
0%
Walkup** 1539 1988 2601 3751 Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 09
* New Developments include all rental and condo buildings built after 2003.
**Walkup averages include brownstone and townhouse rentals.
***Elevator averages in the downtown neighborhoods include a significant number of loft rentals compared to other neighborhoods.
14. RENTAL MARKET ANALYSIS: November 2009
AVERAGE RENT SUMMARY: 11/09
LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR
Chelsea 2006 2898 4434 5215 Murray Hill 1750 2385 3164 4410
East Village 1754 2292 3308 4099 SoHo/TriBeCa 2134 3199 4999 6889
Gramercy/Flatiron 2013 2842 3925 5017 Upper East Side 1577 2081 2998 5175
Harlem 1125 1402 1653 2156 Upper West Side 1674 2378 3502 5360
Lower East Side 1750 2009 2799 3466 Wall Street/BPC 2089 2784 3745 4925
Midtown East 1816 2376 3555 5028 Washington Heights 1083 1341 1800 2089
Midtown West 1920 2486 3402 4428 West Village 1936 2863 3913 5325
Morningside Heights 1300 1838 2267 3095 Average 1728 2345 3298 4445
AVERAGE RENTS: 11/09 Market-wide for Manhattan, the average November 2009 rental price for a studio was $1,728, representing no
change from October 2009; a one bedroom, $2,345 representing a decrease of 2% from October 2009; a two bedroom, $3,298 representing no
change from October 2009; and three bedroom, $4,445 representing a decrease of 1% from October 2009.
VACANCY SUMMARY: 11/09
NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE
BPC / Financial Dist 2.22% Murray Hill 2.00%
Chelsea 1.50% SoHo / TriBeCa .98%
East Village 1.59% Upper East Side 2.15%
Gramercy 2.20% Upper West Side 2.07%
Midtown East 2.18% West Village 1.38%
Midtown West 1.44% Overall Vacancy 1.87%
VACANCY RATES: 11/09 The overall vacancy rate for Manhattan for November 2009 was 1.87% representing no change in the vacancy
rate from the October 2009 rate of 1.86%.
A comparison of vacancy rates, by neighborhood, reveals that the SoHo/Tribeca area had the least amount of available apartments at .98%, while the
BPC/Financial District, at 2.22%, ranked highest.
OVERALL BLENDED AVERAGES: 11/09 MANHATTAN RENTAL VACANCY RATES: 11/09
BLDG CLASSIFICATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR 2.50%
2.28
2.46 2.37
2.24 2.24
2.04
New Development w/ DM* 2406 3550 5942 8330 1.86 1.87
Owned and operated by NRT LLC.
1.83
1.72 1.65 1.67 1.62
1.25%
Doorman 2137 3042 4391 5575
Elevator** 1766 2472 3713 5386
0%
Walkup*** 1592 1985 2621 3953 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov 09
* New Developments include all rental and condo buildings built after 2003.
** Walkup averages include brownstone and townhouse rentals.
*** Elevator averages in the downtown neighborhoods include a significant number of loft rentals compared to other neighborhoods.
15. RENTAL MARKET ANALYSIS: October 2009
AVERAGE RENT SUMMARY: 10/09
LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR LOCATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR
Chelsea 2039 2916 4325 5353 Murray Hill 1742 2576 3176 4519
East Village 1817 2393 3075 4150 SoHo/TriBeCa 2067 3187 4998 6905
Gramercy/Flatiron 2016 2911 3928 5038 Upper East Side 1625 2123 3104 5068
Harlem 1090 1458 1739 2358 Upper West Side 1786 2398 3485 5444
Lower East Side 1613 2058 2821 3505 Wall Street/BPC 2019 2762 3820 5026
Midtown East 1811 2322 3515 5023 Washington Heights 1086 1410 1786 2086
Midtown West 1954 2453 3530 4500 West Village 1977 2846 3977 5400
Morningside Heights 1322 1948 2319 3042 Average 1731 2384 3307 4494
Peak Season AVERAGE RENTS: 10/09 Market-wide for Manhattan, the average October 2009 rental price for a studio was
$1,731, representing a decrease of 1% from September 2009; a one bedroom, $2,384 representing a decrease of 1% from September 2009; a
two bedroom, $3,307 representing a decrease of 1% from September 2009; and three bedroom, $4,494 representing a decrease of 1% from
September 2009.
VACANCY SUMMARY: 10/09
NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE NEIGHBORHOOD VACANCY RATE
BPC / Financial Dist 2.06% Murray Hill 2.12%
Chelsea 1.30% SoHo / TriBeCa .95%
East Village 1.66% Upper East Side 2.41%
Gramercy 2.20% Upper West Side 1.93%
Midtown East 2.12% West Village 1.22%
Midtown West 1.61% Overall Vacancy 1.86%
Peak Season VACANCY RATES: 10/09 The overall vacancy rate for Manhattan for October 2009 was 1.86% representing a slight
increase in the vacancy rate from the September 2009 rate of 1.83%.
A comparison of vacancy rates, by neighborhood, reveals that the SoHo/Tribeca area had the least amount of available apartments at .95%, while the
Upper East Side, at 2.41%, ranked highest.
OVERALL BLENDED AVERAGES: 10/09 MANHATTAN RENTAL VACANCY RATES: 10/09
BLDG CLASSIFICATION STUDIO 1BR 2BR 3BR 2.50%
2.28
2.46 2.37
2.24 2.24
2.04 1.86
New Development w/ DM* 2465 3489 5998 8075
Owned and operated by NRT LLC.
1.83
1.71 1.72 1.65 1.67 1.62
1.25%
Doorman 2199 3141 4493 5708
Elevator** 1801 2465 3765 5571
0%
Walkup*** 1675 2149 2836 4027 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct 09
* New Developments include all rental and condo buildings built after 2003.
** Walkup averages include brownstone and townhouse rentals.
*** Elevator averages in the downtown neighborhoods include a significant number of loft rentals compared to other neighborhoods.
16. 4 TH Q u a r t e r 2 0 0 9 S a l e s M a r k e t R e p o r t
Manhattan Resale
uptown RESALE Ma r ke t W ide
(North of E 96th & W 110th) All Sales
Co-ops Avg Median Avg Price Median Price
Median Avg Price Median Price Price Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
1.335M 795K 1,006 390K 615K 1.125M 2.450M
450K 515 N/A 399K 470K 630K
All Resales
Condos Avg Median Avg Price Median Price
Median Avg Price Median Price Price Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
1.161M 725K 936 375K 600K 1.050M 2.225M
487K 476 N/A 305K 499K 812K
Co-ops
Median Avg Price Median Price
West Side RESALE Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
(W 57th to W 110th / Central Park West to West Side Drive) 622K 811 360K 532K 961K 1.895M
Co-ops
Condos
Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
705K 849 338K 540K 940K 1.806M
950K 1,125 483K 720K 1.200M 2.565M
Condos
Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
970K 1,394 551K 713K 1.250M 3.810M
Midtown West RESALE East Side RESALE
(W 34th to W 57th / 5th Ave to West Side Highway) (E 57th to E 96th / 5th Ave to FDR Drive)
Co-ops Co-ops
Median Avg Price Median Price Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
500K 758 N/A 470K N/A N/A 740K 806 324K 510K 1.100M 2.395M
Condos Condos
Median Avg Price Median Price Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
720K 976 420K 655K 975K 2.575M 975K 1,094 355K 698K 1.000M 2.536M
Downtown RESALE Midtown East RESALE
(South of 34th / East to West) (E 34th to E 57th / 5th Ave to FDR Drive)
Co-ops Co-ops
Median Avg Price Median Price Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
564K 849 395K 573K 1.090M 1.513M 523K 719 326K 520K 987K 3.725M
Condos Condos
Median Avg Price Median Price Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
1.248M 1,054 465K 805K 1.448M 2.400M 794K 1,052 448K 770K 1.115M 2.598M
Owned & operated by NRT LLC.
17. 4 TH Q u a r t e r 2 0 0 9 S a l e s M a r k e t R e p o r t
Manhattan new Developments and luxury market
luxury market
All Resale
Median Avg Price Average
Price per sf Sale Price
3.900M 1,985 4.967M
New Developments
Median Avg Price Average
Price per sf Sale Price Ne w Development s ma r ke t w ide
5.950M 2,272 6.774M
Avg Median Avg Price Median Price
Co-ops Price Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
Median Avg Price Average 1.966M 1.191M 1,213 638K 725K 1.695M 3.375M
Price per sf Sale Price
2.600M 1,428 3.656M
Condos
Median Avg Price Average East Side
Price per sf Sale Price (E 57th to E 96th / 5th Ave to FDR Drive)
3.185M 1,901 4.556M New Developments
Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
2.650M 1,508 N/A 690K 1.788M 4.260M
uptown
(North of E 96th & W 110th)
New Developments
Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
465K 559 N/A 330K 535K 1.050M
Midtown East
(E 34th to E 57th / 5th Ave to FDR Drive)
New Developments
West Side Median Avg Price Median Price
(W 57th to W 110th / Central Park West to West Side Drive) Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
New Developments 1.068M 1,183 N/A 1.060M 865K N/A
Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
2.175M 1,400 N/A 935K 2.490M 3.113M
Midtown West Downtown
(W 34th to W 57th / 5th Ave to West Side Highway) (South of 34th / East to West)
New Developments New Developments
Median Avg Price Median Price Median Avg Price Median Price
Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR Price per sq ft STU 1BR 2BR 3+BR
855K 1,141 445K 829K 1.250M N/A 999K 1,188 715K 700K 1.750M 3.707M
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