Market Overview I Upper West Side I April 2026
Every month, we dive into the $1M+ market to uncover trends, then take a closer look at new developments, the $5M+ luxury segment, and the key factors shaping our city’s real estate landscape.
Overall, $1 million-plus contracts signed in the Upper West Side were fairly consistent year over year, with a very minor decrease of 4% and 122 signed contracts. The two top signed contracts were at the new development at 50 West 66th Street: Unit 56N at $35,500,000 and Unit 40N at $23,500,000. The top five signed contracts overall all came from the new development segment.
There were 200 new listings during the month of April. Of these, the top listing was 15 Central Park West, Unit 16B/17B at $45,000,000, followed closely by 50 West 66th Street, Unit 58N at $36,500,000.
There were 129 sales during this period, an increase of 23% year over year (and 14% versus the previous month). The top sale was at 15 Central Park West, Unit 12C at $25,130,000, with a close second at the same address, Unit 27D, at $21,950,000.
As for the new development segment specifically, there were 16 contracts signed, with the top sale being Unit 56N as mentioned above. For contracts signed, the average price increased by 168% year over year to $9.11 million, while dollar volume increased by 185% to reach $146 million. There were 10 new listings and 24 sales in this segment, with the top sale being at The Henry, Unit 10E, at $10,812,450.
Resale condos also held strong this month, with 57 contracts signed. The top contract was at the Anthorp, Unit 9D, at $8,495,000. There were 93 new listings and 46 sales.
Resale co-ops saw a decline in both contracts signed and new listings, down about 30% year over year, but sales were up 45% year over year. There were 43 contracts signed, 87 new listings, and 52 sales. The top contract signed was 1 West 72nd Street, Unit 56, at $10,000,000. The top new listing was PHF at 101 Central Park West for $28,500,000, and the top sale was $7,900,000 at 176 West 77th Street, Unit 16E.
In the $5 million-plus market, there were 27 contracts signed, up 50% from the prior month and 23% from the prior year. However, new listings declined 32% year over year. Sales stayed fairly consistent, with only a 9% increase year over year. Of these contracts, 10 came from the new development segment, a 233% increase year over year. Overall, the $5 million-plus market showed strong demand at the high end, with buyer activity, particularly in new development, significantly outpacing the more limited supply of new inventory.
Disclaimer: All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices, sales, and listings are subject to change and should be independently verified. This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Source: MarketProof, $1M+ Sales, 2026
