When actress/writer Amy Schumer listed her “Manhattan dream apartment” on the Upper West Side this May, she teased her next move by telling The Wall Street Journal, “If you leave this borough, what borough do people usually move to? It’s not rocket science.” A few weeks later, the New York Post c...
Arriving in New York City often means learning a new vocabulary, especially when it comes to housing. From acronyms like EIK (eat-in kitchen) to euphemisms such as “open-concept living/dining area” (which often means the kitchen is in the living room—or that there’s no living room at all), newcom...
It has been proclaimed that “the future is female,” but women have made indelible marks on New York City’s history. The writings of Ada Louise Huxtable and Jane Jacobs had a significant impact on the city’s planning and architecture. Peggy Guggenheim and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney's eyes for art...
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New York City's residential apartment market is always evolving, with some neighborhoods maintaining their dominance while others experience notable shifts. In the condo market, Downtown neighborhoods remain among the most expensive, despite a slight decline in price per square foot year-over-yea...
Whether you plan to rent, buy, or invest in an apartment, knowing what to look for when you do a walk-through is critical. You likely know what you want your apartment to look like on an aesthetic level (e.g., hardwood floors, spacious, and full of natural light), but what about everything else, ...
Just as the internet revolutionized shopping in the modern era, the Industrial Revolution transformed shopping just as dramatically, if not more so. By fueling rapid invention, steam power, and an expanded labor force, the Industrial Revolution laid the foundation for the department store. As the...
As of this writing, the March Madness college basketball tournament is in its early days. The men's First Round kicks off on March 20. The closest New York City has to local teams this year are Yale, UConn, and St. John's, but the city attracts transplants from all over the country who remain lo...
Pritzker Prize laureate I.M. Pei’s New York portfolio includes the Kips Bay Towers complex, the Silver Towers housing complex at New York University, and the masterfully renovated Sutton Place townhouse where he and his wife Eileen lived for 45 years. One lesser-known work is a Beekman Place pent...
Green spaces offer more than just aesthetic appeal and higher property values—it has proven psychological and health benefits. Studies show that even minimal treetop views can boost mood, improve focus, and enhance job performance. Research also links access to nature with faster recovery times f...
The second full week of March 2025 saw a surge in high-priced contracts across Manhattan, totaling nearly $650 million in residential deals—the highest weekly dollar volume in over a year. Leading the pack were homes in the city's tallest towers, most exclusive co-ops, and most luxurious penthous...
If you're a first-time homebuyer, you might assume that the first step is finding a few desirable listings and attending open houses. In fact, before you start viewing properties or connecting with agents, you should first get prequalified and, better yet, preapproved for a mortgage.
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