Condos to Flood Manhattan in 2015

If you thought 2014 saw a lot of new condos, just call 2015 “condopocalypse.” The New York Times reports an expected increase from 2,500 units in 59 buildings last year, to 6,500 units in more than 100 buildings this year. This includes the already buzzed about towers popping up on Billionaire’s Row, according to Gothamist

Rumors of slowing sales at ultraluxury One57 (above) have not scared brokers. They say high-end buyers are just holding out for the newer developments, especially since the increased supply will drive prices down, says Curbed. Better yet, Terra Development Marketing president Steve Kliegerman tells the Times the increased competition is pushing developers to focus on better architecture and design.

Continue reading this story with a free account

Log in or register
Sign up for more articles like this
Subscribe to Bisnow's New York Newsletters
Related Stories

Camden Property Trust Sells West Coast Portfolio, Clears $1.5B Target

How Long Island Projects Can Cut Through Red Tape And Community Opposition To Cross The Finish Line

Bringing Stability And Savings To CRE Insurance Through Working Layer

Former Arms Dealer Targeting Heartland Apartment Takeover Files For Bankruptcy

SEC Charges REIT, Its Founders With Alleged $152M Fraud Scheme

Empire State Building Observation Deck Hemorrhaging Visitors, Value

Miami's Condo Craze Has Developers Spending Millions On Sales Galleries

Slate, Hudson Cos. Picked To Develop Massive Queens Housing Project

BXP's 343 Madison Lands $1.2B Loan, Nears Deal With Equity Partner

Ryan Cos. Secures Permit For Austin's Sixth Street Redevelopment

Rapper Rick Ross Joins 670-Unit Miami Gardens Condo Project

Mamdani Adds Millions To Program Helping Retailers Negotiate With Landlords