MANHATTAN & BROOKLYN | WEEKLY SCOOP
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The In-Between
Hi {{ First Name | Scooper }}! Just like our favorite streaming series, every story has a beginning, an end, and the all-important in-between.
In-between each monthly scoop, NYC’s real estate market continues to churn with transactions. I’m here to keep you in the loop. Expect a concise, weekly snapshot of the market’s latest moves—straight to the point, just for you.
WEEKLY REPORT: Mar 7-13, 2026
MANHATTAN | CONDOS & CO-OPS
Largest annual decline of 2026 as luxury evaporates: 221 contracts (-17% YoY) marked the steepest year-over-year drop this year, driven by a complete shutout above $20M—zero transactions versus 3 last year—signaling high-net-worth buyers have stepped back.
Above $5M collapses 47% annually: Just 16 contracts represented the sharpest luxury decline of 2026, with sales over $5M falling nearly three times faster than the sub-$5M market (-13%)—the bifurcation has reversed dramatically.
New development suffers 50% annual drop: 27 contracts (-50% YoY) erased last week's momentum entirely, posting the largest nominal decline of any product type and suggesting sponsor inventory's recent gains were a blip rather than a trend.
Downtown emerges as sole bright spot: 73 contracts (+11% YoY) made Downtown Manhattan the only major submarket posting annual growth, while Upper West Side (-41%), Midtown (-35%), and Upper Manhattan (-33%) all contracted sharply.
200 East 79th Street leads with restrained pricing: The week's top contract at $18M ($3,675 PPSF) was notably modest compared to recent weeks' $35M+ headlines—reflecting the pullback in ultra-luxury activity across the board.
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Why Serious Buyers Always Come Back
In NYC, the first showing is curiosity — the second is intent. Buyers who return have already filtered through noise and are now evaluating fit, value, and trade-offs. Sellers often focus on traffic, but the real signal is who comes back. That’s where deals begin to take shape. Understanding this shift changes how you price, negotiate, and respond. The market doesn’t move on first impressions — it moves on conviction.
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WEEKLY REPORT: Mar 7-13, 2026
BROOKLYN | CONDOS & CO-OPS
New development posts rare annual gain for third time in 2026: 21 contracts (+40% YoY) marked only the third week this year that sponsor inventory outperformed last year—a glimmer of stabilization in an otherwise challenged product category.
Entry-level surges as affordability seekers return: Under $1M contracts jumped 29% annually across all tiers—$500K (+38%), $500K–$750K (+27%), $750K–$1M (+23%)—suggesting first-time buyers are finding opportunities as higher price points stall.
Bed-Stuy corridor posts largest gain in borough: 23 contracts (+44% YoY) in Bed-Stuy/Crown Heights/PLG/Bushwick represented the strongest submarket performance, with 11 additional sales driving nearly all of Brooklyn's week-over-week improvement.
Park Slope continues outperformance: 12 contracts (+50% YoY) made Park Slope & Gowanus one of only three submarkets posting annual gains for the second consecutive week—brownstone Brooklyn remains resilient.
238 Degraw Street duplex leads with outdoor scale: The $4.75M top sale in Carroll Gardens—offering approximately 200 SF of private outdoor space—reinforced that premium outdoor amenities command strong pricing even in a softer market.
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