Sometimes referred to as the Upper West Side of the '80s, Washington Heights is hailed as one of Manhattan's most historic and most revived neighborhoods.
Located between First and Fifth avenues, and running from East 96th to East 125th, East Harlem is a neighborhood known to many as Spanish Harlem and affectionately referred to as "El Barrio" by locals.
During the Harlem Renaissance, Hamilton Heights was home to professional African Americans. The northern part of Hamilton Heights was actually nicknamed Sugar Hill because wealthier African-Americans attracted to the "sweet life," bought homes in the area.
What is a sponsor unit? Pros, cons, and NYC apartments with no board approval required from $165K
From time to time, a listing for a New York City condo or co-op includes the following phrase: sponsor unit. But what sets these apart from other units, and why are they to buyers' benefits?
The short answer to the first part is that this is a unit that has never been sold. The longer answer requ... Tuesday, June 23, 2026
How property values are assessed in NYC + Great new listings with open houses from $445K
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? Saturday, June 20, 2026
HarlemHarlem is steeped in culture and artistic flair, driven by its diverse community. This vibrant neighborhood has served as everything from a farming village to a battlefield to a Manhattan suburb to...
Washington HeightsSometimes referred to as the Upper West Side of the '80s, Washington Heights is hailed as one of Manhattan's most historic and most revived neighborhoods.
East HarlemLocated between First and Fifth avenues, and running from East 96th to East 125th, East Harlem is a neighborhood known to many as Spanish Harlem and affectionately referred to as "El Barrio" by loc...
InwoodLargely developed in the 1930s with stately art-deco buildings such as the Park West Terrace Apartments, 4720 Broadway, and 251 Seaman Avenue, this family-oriented neighborhood is enriched by an ec...
Hamilton HeightsDuring the Harlem Renaissance, Hamilton Heights was home to professional African Americans. The northern part of Hamilton Heights was actually nicknamed Sugar Hill because wealthier African-America...
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