Classic six is one of the most frequently used, yet least understood, terms in the New York real estate lexicon. “Classic” nods to the prewar era when apartments of this ilk were built, and “six” refers to the total number of rooms, which must include a living room, a formal dining room, a kitche...
If you’ve decided it is time to move in with the love of your life, congratulations! But between the champagne and your first couple’s visit to Ikea, it is essential to reserve time to carefully consider how best to enter into this new phase of your relationship and, perhaps, this new phase of li...
At the end of 2024, a report from New York City Tourism + Conventions found that New York City was the most-visited large city in the United States. But between high-profile detentions of tourists, President Trump’s threats to annex Canada, and increasingly hostile policies towards the LGBTQ+ com...
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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...
As New York’s wealthiest made the shift from mansions to apartments, they moved into cooperatives (also known as co-ops). The model dates back to the mid-19th century but took hold when landscape painter Henry Ward Ranger brought his plan for owning an apartment and studio space to an influential...
Between its eclectic, timeless architecture, rich history, numerous celebrity residents, and acclaimed restaurants, universities, and cultural institutions, Greenwich Village is one of New York's most admired neighborhoods. It also has few availabilities for it: As of this writing, CityRealty sal...
Rising on the northeast corner of North 6th Street at 133 Kent Avenue is a six-story condominium development bringing 43 new condo residences and ground-floor retail to western edge of North Williamsburg. Designed by BKSK Architects, the building draws inspiration from the neighborhood’s industri...
In New York City’s very expensive housing market, a rent controlled or rent stabilized apartment is heralded as the golden ticket of real estate. But these are two very different concepts that can be easily confused given the complicated laws that make up New York’s affordable housing. Here’s wha...
The Earth Day holiday has come and gone, but the celebrations and commitments to sustainability are nowhere near done in New York City. Car Free Earth Day will be celebrated in all boroughs on Sunday, April 26; parks and beaches all over the city are hosting clean-up events in honor of both Earth...
While spring 2025 has seen economic uncertainty, that has not been enough to dent New York City's traditional selling season. Buyers with children remain eager to close deals in time to move before the new school year; new buildings continue to launch sales throughout the boroughs; and inventory ...
While New York City’s April weather has oscillated between “Spring of Deception” and “Third Winter” (thank you, 12 seasons meme), the past few days suggest we've officially entered “The Pollening.” Regardless of the temperature, one welcome constant has been longer daylight hours—with brighter mo...
After navigating the quirks of New York City’s real estate market and closing the deal, buyers can finally begin to settle into the rhythms of their new neighborhood and city life. That means everything from mastering the subway to discovering local dining and entertainment spots.
The Easter and Passover holidays fell on the week of April 14-20, 2025, a time when cherry blossoms were opening and trees and flowers of all types were in bloom throughout New York City. There was also some market turbulence related to President Trump's tariff plans during this time, but that di...
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