Market Insight
While the sticker shock of New York City apartments is well known, one lesser-known aspect is condo and co-op owners’ monthly carrying costs, which can sometimes be higher than their mortgage payments. However, New York City has several programs in place that can temporarily reduce real estate ta...
When you go on the housing market in New York City, building age will likely be one of your first considerations. After all, nearly all listing sites offer “pre-war” as a search option. While older buildings often deliver a ton of charm, that should never be your sole consideration when buying. A...
On Tuesday, April 16, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (“Landmarks”) will review an application to construct a new building at 307-309 Sixth Avenue in the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II. The stretch of the historic district extension along the west side of Sixth Avenue is l...
With affordability becoming a growing problem for buyers in New York City and nationwide, first-time buyers are eager to find creative workarounds. One obvious solution is to secure a personal investor. While there are obvious advantages to purchasing a residential property with the financial sup...
While Rosario Candela is often considered synonymous with prewar buildings in New York City, J.E.R. Carpenter created some of the apartment buildings that attracted wealthy tenants to avenues on the rise and set new standards for architecture all over the city. At the beginning of the 20th centur...
Much like the MTA, New York City’s mayors have long campaigned on promises to fix what many perceive as an illogical and unfair residential tax system, and yet it has persisted as is for decades. But in March 2024, New York’s Court of Appeals found that the current tax system is “unfair, inequita...
Greenpoint is wonderful, but its waterfront still has room to grow. However, that's been changing over the last decade as an assortment of parkland, commercial, and housing projects replace vacant lots and underutilized industrial areas. While shipping uses aren't making a comeback, living in New...
Golfer's Day is celebrated on April 10, a date when the weather will theoretically be warm enough for golfers across the country to hit the greens again. That includes New Yorkers as well, who have access to a surprising number of golf resources in the five boroughs: There are several public golf...
Like a miracle, in a sea of listings you discover a two bedroom that is not only under $600,000 but also under $300,000. Better yet, it’s in a desirable neighborhood, has recently been renovated and comes with a den, a large living room and an eat-in kitchen. What’s the catch? It is nearly certa...
Park House Chelsea, Selldorf Architects’ second West Chelsea project, is located on the corner of Tenth Avenue and West 22nd Street by the High Line and across from Clement Clarke Moore Park. Sales got off to a respectful start, but the last two sponsor units (including a penthouse with a private...
From physical advantages like increased vitamin D and anti-inflammatory effects to mental health improvements to a sense of accomplishment, there are many benefits to gardening. This was especially clear at the height of lockdown, when "pandemic victory gardens" sprang up to such an extent that g...
Away from the subway and close to the morgue, lower Manhattan's far east side is filled with overlooked gems and unhyped blocks that could leave even the most blasé Knickerbocker confused. Over on East 18th Street, just west of First Avenue, three landmarked Italianate-style houses are among the ...
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