The Best Value Line in OMS?
One Manhattan Square
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Welcome to the penthouse, where I’m sharing the best views in NYC with real estate buyers, sellers, investors, and voyeurs. 👀
Having analyzed and enriched data from buildings in Manhattan across several dimensions, I’m extracting insights and offering them up to save you time and money. 💡💰
🏢 One Manhattan Square is our subject property.
Let’s dive into each bedroom; grab a pillow, but no napping!
🛏 Studios
Popular: Lines A, C, and D, e.g., 16A/16C/16D
Premium: Line C ($1.33M), likely due to having Hudson River and Midtown views
Best Value: Line A ($1,075/SqFt), which is among the lowest for Studios
🛏 1 BRs
Popular: Line K (36 sales), F (32 sales), and M (15 sales)
Premium: Line B ($2,038/SqFt, $1.42M avg); Lines L, K, and M are also high (starting at $1,900/SqFt)
Best Value: Line C ($1.17M, $1,670/SqFt) and Line F ($1.25M, ~$1,667/SqFt)
🛏 2 BRs
Popular: Lines L, K, G, H, J, and D with 10+ transactions
Premium: Line H ($2,171/SqFt) and Line J ($2,030/SqFt), likely due to Harbor/South-facing views
Best Value: Line D (~$1.71M, ~$1,560/SqFt); Line G also comes in below $1,600/SqFt
🛏 3 BRs
Popular: Strongest showings from Lines C and N
Premium: Line C (Hudson/North) and Line N (East River) lead in price and $/SqFt
Best Value: Line C boasts large layouts (nearly 1,500 ft²) at ~$1,855/SqFt
How can you evaluate all of the above?
Brown Harris Stevens’ Manhattan_1Q25_MR report reveals that the average condo price per square foot in 2025 is $1,458. In that context, consider the location, the age of the building, the surrounding amenities and access points, and make the call…hopefully, to me.
One more on OMS to come!
📈 Catch the next elevator up!
Below: Images of One Manhattan Square’s location on a map; the BHS 1Q25 report.
