'Owning Manhattan' star Peter Zaitzeff says there is 'no Mamdani effect' in NYC luxury real estate

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 23, 2026 at 23:10  |  5:25  |  CNBC
Speakers
Peter Zaitzeff — Sales Director of New Development at SERHANT

Summary

Peter Zaitzeff of SERHANT discusses NYC luxury real estate trends on Fast Money. He says the $4M+ Manhattan market is seeing record sales and rentals despite Mayor Mamdani's tax-the-rich proposals. He points to trophy apartment deals, strong luxury rents, Asian capital inflows, and record-low inventory as key supports. He expects the supply shortage to persist through 2027, making the next 6-12 months an important buying window.

  • Peter Zaitzeff is Sales Director of New Development at SERHANT.
  • Manhattan luxury sales and rentals are at record levels and show no data impact from Mamdani tax concerns.
  • Trophy apartment deals cited include $60M at 50, $80M+ at 140 Jane, and $129M at 80 Clarkson.
  • Luxury rental record at The Benson: $288 per square foot and $95,000 per month.
  • Asian capital inflows are adding demand and competition for local NYC buyers.
  • NYC inventory is at a record low, with only 1,900 units planned through 2027.
  • Peter says buyers should act in the next 6-12 months or face no inventory.
  • Health and wellness amenities like cold plunge and saunas are increasingly important in luxury buildings.
Ideas
Peter Zaitzeff Sales Director of New Development at SERHANT 0:20
NYC luxury real estate demand stays strong.
Peter says the $4M+ Manhattan luxury market is not showing a Mamdani-tax effect: November sales were 25% higher than October, 2025 was the best year since 2021, and buyers are still closing record deals. He argues NYC remains the cultural, financial, and real estate capital, so a mayor's tax threats will not change demand from wealthy and foreign buyers.
Peter Zaitzeff Sales Director of New Development at SERHANT 1:01
Trophy Manhattan apartments sell at records.
The trophy and ultra-luxury Manhattan apartment segment is selling at record numbers. Peter cites his $60M record sale at 50, an $80M+ deal at 140 Jane, and a $129M deal at 80 Clarkson as evidence that top-end buyers remain active despite tax concerns and that scarcity supports pricing.
Peter Zaitzeff Sales Director of New Development at SERHANT 1:06
Manhattan luxury rents are through the roof.
Manhattan luxury rental demand is through the roof. Peter points to a record uptown deal at The Benson at $288 per square foot and $95,000 per month, showing high-end rents are hitting new highs even as sales remain strong.
Peter Zaitzeff Sales Director of New Development at SERHANT 3:58
Record-low NYC inventory favors new development.
NYC residential inventory is at a record low, with only 1,900 units planned through the end of 2027. Peter says this supply shortage means buyers should act in the next 6-12 months or risk being unable to buy, a bullish supply-demand backdrop for NYC real estate and new development.
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This CNBC video, published January 23, 2026, features Peter Zaitzeff discussing Manhattan luxury residential real estate, Manhattan trophy apartments, Manhattan luxury rental apartments, NYC new development residential real estate. 4 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Peter Zaitzeff  · Tickers: Manhattan luxury residential real estate, Manhattan trophy apartments, Manhattan luxury rental apartments, NYC new development residential real estate