examples of recent transactions downtown with motivated sellers?

can u give the precise address for that property

gutterballs, look here:

http://www.streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/7613-if-you-can-demonstrate-market-movement-with-comps-downtown-edition?last_page=true

jim - 116 W 22nd S, Apt. PH-B

ok this has been covered before but that penthouse apartment in the SOMA never sold. the developer kept it and rented it out for a year then priced it insanely low to have a bidding war. they did one day of open houses and at least 60 people came. they had 3 all cash, over-ask offers when we got there halfway through the OH and talked to the brokers. it did not sell for the contract price. it is not a good example of what you are looking for here. i would have LOVED to get that apartment but it just wasn't ever really available for that price.

the unit that sold for 3.2 is the one below it that is supposedly "penthouse a" even though it isn't on the top floor.

thanks. that deal sounded a bit too low. any clue on where it actually closed?

no but i await the figure with interest. some broker on here will tell us at some point i am sure. i will ask mine if he knows.

That building's description is utterly ludicrous, assinine, new-age speak, horse poo piled very high. If they have a bamboo grove, shouldn't there also be some live animals milling about, to truly be on
e with nature. Do the buidling rules require you to be vegetarian, or wear black all the time?

FROM SE DESCRIPTION:

SOMA is conceived as a sanctuary for body and soul. Located in Chelsea between the Gallery District and Sixth Avenue, Soma offers a serene environment that reconciles urban life and private living.

From the lobby’s bamboo grove and reflecting pool to the interior’s harmonious selection of natural materials and finishes, SOMA’s design focuses on the human body and senses: function is not sacrificed to utility but always subordinate to a feeling of comfort and well-being.

You’ve lived in apartments. Lofts, flats, studios and suites: it’s time to come home.

Ok I went to this open house the last day before any more offers could be given and the agent said no bids under 1.5 would be accepted. he also said there were 3 offers over 1.5.
It is 3 months later and no closing on acris.
There was a lien filed for common charges on PHA and PHB.
After reading these threads and the extra info provided, is it possible the sale of 3.2mil may be for both PHA and PHB?

Something is weird with this property. The apt was ok, not great, not terrible.

Any new news on this apt?

sorry, this post ended up in the wrong thread

The developer who was behind Soma, Yanko sold PHB to himself. So there really never was any "sale" at $3.2m.