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In April, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a pied-a-terre tax on second homes in New York valued at $5 million. However, when the Department of Finance released an infographic detailing how much second homes would be taxed, it started at values of $1 million. How can that be?
Last week, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura announced the opening of registration for free Learn to Swim classes across New York City that will teach young people aged 18 months to 17 years old how to swim and build water safety skills. The classes will take ...
A decade ago, the glass curtain wall seemed to be the default language of new construction in New York. It still has its place, especially in office towers where transparency, skyline views, and bringing natural light to deeper open floor plates remain highly marketable. But in residential archit...

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In the first quarter of 2026, Manhattan’s apartment contracts totaled $6,906,075,016 in ask volume across over 2,500 deals, with the average asking price coming in at $2.681M and an average of $1,709 per square foot. The buildings that accounted for the most activity tend to follow a familiar pa...
The New York Knicks have been described as the only sports team that brings New York City together, as opposed to divisions between Yankees/Mets and Jets/Giants fans, and the entire city seems unified in celebrating the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years. The team was honored with the fir...
From June 9-15, 2026, over 300 condos, co-ops, condops, and townhouses in core New York City areas experienced price reductions, a noticeable week-over-week decrease. This comes at a time when CityRealty data shows that average Manhattan condo prices are nearing record highs, and Manhattan co-ops...
Pre-leasing is underway at Willow House, an eight-story mixed-use building located at 1404 Willow Avenue, on the corner of 14th Street in Hoboken's North End. Rents start at $3,400/month for studios, $4,300/month for one-beds, $5,985/month for two-beds, $8,200/month for three-beds, and $17,000/mo...
From June 8-14, 2026, 277 residential contracts were signed in Manhattan. This is a small week-over-week increase, but was 57 more contracts than were signed the same week in 2025. Contract activity typically slows in June following strong volume in April and May, but 2026 could be the strongest ...
In loft buildings dating back to the mid-19th century, exposed timber columns, joists, and ceiling beams add a note of historic charm to a converted home. But between new building techniques, a rise in popularity, and revised building codes, a number of 21st century buildings are coming to embrac...
On the week ending June 13, 2026, 218 residential apartment sales were recorded in Manhattan, holding steady week over week. Four of the five highest-priced sales were for homes with views of Central Park West, and located no less than one block from "New York's backyard."
A stack of bills awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature includes the “Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listings Act,” a measure that would make public marketing the default for residential sale and rental listings in New York State. The bill does not eliminate private listings outright, but i...
Manhattan’s luxury housing market is already subject to mansion taxes and transfer taxes. As of July 1, 2026, the luxury market will be subject to another tax—New York’s pied-à-terre tax on second homes.
From June 2-8, 2026, nearly 450 condos, co-ops, condops, and townhouses experienced price reductions. This is a noticeable week-over-week spike in the number of price reductions; however, the vast majority of cuts were small reductions below 10 percent, possibly aimed at drawing attention to a li...

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