There are many prestigious buildings in New York City -- from the River House and its notoriously strict co-op board, to the relative newcomer 15 Central Park West, home to numerous stars and business tycoons. But only one New York building holds an almost mythical presence, steeped in old-world ...
The Academy Awards ("Oscars") on Sunday, March 2 will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, but several 2025 nominees have connections to New York. Best Actor nominees Timothée Chalemet and Colman Domingo lived in the same Hell’s Kitchen building at the same time (h/t W42ST). Best Suppo...
In real estate listings, terms like "motivated seller" and "priced to sell" are often used to attract potential buyers, but they convey different seller intentions.
A "priced to sell" property is listed below comparable market value to encourage quick interest, especially in competitive markets ...
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When perusing Manhattan’s top sales, one phrase frequently comes up: “The buyer [and/or seller] is listed as an LLC.” The acronym stands for limited liability corporation, and New York State defines this as "an unincorporated business organization of one or more persons who have limited liability...
If you’re on the market for a new home, you’ve likely already heard about whisper listings or pocket listings. But whatever you call them, you won’t find these listings on the MLS (multi listing service) or any of the popular real estate listing sites like ours that aggregate data from the MLS be...
While New York City is world-famous for its skyscrapers, yet the city's charm is equally defined by its historic townhouses and brownstones, many dating back to the 19th century. These residences not only offer a glimpse into the city's past but also showcase a rich tapestry of architectural sty...
Whether you’re buying a home with a loan or refinancing an existing mortgage, your lender will likely want your property appraised. The reason is simple: Your home is the bank’s collateral and in order to protect their interest, they need to carefully evaluate the value of your property. While th...
Purchasing a new development unit comes with many advantages, yet the process differs from buying a resale or pre-existing condo, coop, or single-family home. This four-part CityRealty Market Insight guide presents a step-by-step breakdown of essential information for buying a new development uni...
Over the past decade, open-plan apartments have surged in popularity, inviting natural light into every corner and offering flexible layouts that create an airy sense of space — particularly valuable in a city like New York.
However, traditional layouts, such as the classic six, have enduring a...
The number of Manhattan residential contracts signed from February 17-23, 2025 represented a nearly 30% week-over-week dip. The week opened with the Presidents' Day federal holiday that abbreviated the business week and likely explains the downturn, but ended on a particularly bad day for the sto...
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