Forty-three contracts were signed last week at $4 million and above in Manhattan, four more than the previous week. That was the largest weekly total since the middle of December 2021, when 54 deals were inked. Condos crushed co-ops, 33 to 4, and 6 townhouses were in the mix.

Stat Geek Alert: Despite the large number of contracts, not one deal was at $10 million and above, the first time that has happened since the week of September 28, 2020.

The No. 1 contract was a tie between 2 condos, both asking $9.25 million: PH31C at 15 West 61st Street and 5W at 601 Washington Street. PH31C has 2,216 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a library. The living room opens onto a 145-square-foot loggia. It is a sponsor sale in the Park Loggia. Amenities include a doorman, fitness center, children’s playroom, resident lounge, and outdoor gardens and terraces.

Apartment 5W at 601 Washington Street has 2,892 square feet including 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The unit features a balcony off the master bedroom. The building is a new 10-unit condominium designed by BKSK Architects with a doorman, fitness center, roof terrace, and storage.

The No. 2 contract was a townhouse at 281 West 4th Street, asking $9.1 million. The seller paid $9.55 million in March 2013. This 17-foot-wide, 3-story house has 2,040 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It also features landscaped terraces on the ground floor and on the roof.