
Manhattan luxury real estate stays resilient despite pied-à-terre tax
Despite New York’s pied-à-terre tax, Manhattan’s luxury market remains strong: June saw 126 contracts for $4M+, the second-quarter average price hovered around $2.2M, and sales of $10–20M and above $20M surged, helped by very low inventory (about a 40% year-over-year drop) and cash-rich buyers fueled by IPOs and rising asset values. Initial tax fears faded as buyers returned in late spring, though law firms expect years of litigation and unclear long-term effects.












