Supply Expands as Demand Moderates

Market activity this week reflects a shift toward increasing supply alongside moderating demand, particularly following recent weeks of elevated contract activity.

The Howard Hanna NYC Consumer Sentiment Index declined from +44% to +27%, indicating a cooling in short-term buyer intensity while remaining in positive territory.

At the same time, pending sales increased across both boroughs, confirming that the forward pipeline of transactions remains intact.

A key development this week is the sharp increase in new listings across both Manhattan and Brooklyn, providing buyers with greater selection as the spring market progresses.

While Manhattan activity remains relatively stable, Brooklyn experienced a notable slowdown in signed contracts, suggesting a temporary pause following several weeks of strong performance.

Overall, the market is transitioning toward a more balanced spring dynamic, where rising supply is beginning to meet still-active, but more selective, buyer demand.

Manhattan Supply: Inventory and Listings Surge

Manhattan active inventory increased to 6,132 homes (+3.6% WoW | –9.5% YoY), marking a continued expansion in available supply, though still below last year’s levels.

New listings rose sharply to 526 units (+66% WoW | +7% YoY), representing a significant increase in seller activity both week-over-week and year-over-year.

This surge suggests a meaningful influx of new supply entering the market, which may begin to ease competitive pressure in the coming weeks.

Brooklyn Supply: Seller Activity Rebounds

Brooklyn inventory increased slightly to 3,281 homes (+2.3% WoW | –1.1% YoY), remaining broadly in line with last year’s levels.

New listings rose to 227 units (+22.7% WoW | +4% YoY), indicating renewed seller participation after a slower prior week.

This increase supports a gradual rebalancing of supply, providing buyers with more options while demand adjusts.

Manhattan Pending Sales: Increased +1.5% WoW to 3,104 units, signaling continued growth in the forward transaction pipeline.

Brooklyn Pending Sales: Increased +0.3% WoW to 1,725 units, indicating stable deal flow despite softer contract activity.

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Manhattan Consumer Sentiment: Demand Softens but Holds

Manhattan recorded 249 signed contracts (-6% WoW | +7% YoY), reflecting a modest weekly decline alongside improved year-over-year performance.

The Howard Hanna NYC Manhattan Consumer Sentiment Index declined from +30% to +2%, remaining in positive territory for the seventh consecutive week.

This suggests continued but more cautious buyer engagement, particularly as inventory expands.

Brooklyn Consumer Sentiment:  Sharp Pullback After Strong Run

Brooklyn recorded 106 signed contracts (-24% WoW | –28% YoY), marking a significant decline both week-over-week and year-over-year.

The Howard Hanna NYC Brooklyn Consumer Sentiment Index declined from +87% to +25%, indicating a sharp pullback in short-term buyer activity.

While this reflects a cooling after several strong weeks, sentiment remains positive overall, suggesting underlying demand is still present but more selective.

New Development Insights: Activity Moderates but Remains Targeted

According to Marketproof data, new development activity recorded 33 signed contracts across 27 buildings during the week of April 6, 2026. Top-performing developments included:

• Sixteen Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village and Eastlight in Kips Bay, each with two contracts.

While overall volume moderated, demand continues to concentrate in well-located, high-quality assets with competitive pricing, reinforcing a market where buyers remain active but selective.

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