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NYC before air conditioning + Price-reduced pre-war listings with central air

By Cait Etherington | From Get To Know Thursday, June 27, 2024

While many New Yorkers look forward to warmer temperatures and summer fun, we are also accustomed to preparing for uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous heat and high humidity. 2023 was the warmest year on record, largely due to our mild, nearly snowless winters over the past two years. The Natio...

When, why, and how to get renters insurance + 10 new and forthcoming NYC rentals

By Cait Etherington | From Brooklyn Thursday, June 27, 2024

With New York City rents at a new high, and broker fees still a concern for the moment, many renters are understandably reluctant to add yet another expense in the form of renters’ insurance. However, it may be more costly to go without, as residents of 555TEN saw firsthand: Not only did a crane ...

12 NYC condo buildings with rooftop pools offering luxurious resort-style living

By CityRealty Staff | From Future New York Thursday, June 27, 2024

After weeks of waiting, and the summer's first heat wave, New York's public pools officially opened on June 27, 2024. The opening comes one day after New York City schools closed for the summer and shortly after Mayor Adams announced "Let's Swim NYC," the biggest funding in the city's public pool...

From Market Data City Stats: Condo vs Co-op Comparison

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CityRealty's Q3 2022 Manhattan Residential Market Report + Best-Selling Residential Buildings

By CityRealty Staff | From Monthly Market Reports Wednesday, December 14, 2022

CityRealty's hottest listings of June 2024 includes the world's highest residence and terrace

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Of the thousands of condo and co-op listings CityRealty receives every week, a handful stand out for their size, location, views, amenities, price, or famous connections. We present the available apartments that have garnered the most page views in the last week.

The renaissance and continued rise of the condo hotel

By Cait Etherington | From Great Listings Wednesday, June 26, 2024

From the opulent Ansonia Hotel on the Upper West Side to the storied women-only Barbizon on Lexington Avenue (both of which have since closed and been converted to regular condos), New York has long been home to hotel-style living. While these residences may be best known for their luxury feature...

Price Cuts: Trump Tower duplex cut by $1.35M pre-debate; Last handful of units at The Diana discounted

By CityRealty Staff | From Future New York Wednesday, June 26, 2024

When hybrid work arrangements were at their highest, boutique condominiums took shape in stretches of New York beyond the central business districts that allow buyers to get more square footage for their money. But now that more offices have instituted return-to-work policies, some further-flung ...

22 harmonious projects by Morris Adjmi featuring exclusive new images of The Huron's amenities

By CityRealty Staff | From Future New York Tuesday, June 25, 2024

As a growing number of formerly industrial New York City neighborhoods makes the transition to residential hot spots, developers almost inevitably run into challenges imposed by the protected status of historic districts and individual landmarks alike. For the lucky ones, this is where Morris Adj...

What is a classic six? Learn more and see beautiful examples on the market now

By CityRealty Staff | From Get To Know Tuesday, June 25, 2024

“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 kitc...

Manhattan Sales: Two monumental deals land on Billionaires' Row; TriBeCa duplex sells for $28 million

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Manhattan Sales: For the week ending June 21, 2024, $703,119,874 worth of transactions across 289 condo, condop, and cooperative deals were recorded 109 condo sales came to an aggregate price of $457,196,501 Eight condop sales came to an aggregate price of $13,075,331 172 co-op sales came t...

How to sublet your NYC apartment + Units for rent in amenity-rich condos

By Cait Etherington | From Get To Know Monday, June 24, 2024

Whether summering in the Hamptons or taking a seasonal gig in another part of the country (if not the world), June through September is a popular time for New Yorkers to get out of the city. It is important to note that one is still responsible for monthly payments during this time, which makes s...

Which exposure is right for you + NYC living rooms with fantastic double exposures

By Cait Etherington | From Future New York Monday, June 24, 2024

In a city where exposures can be a home’s best feature, there is no underestimating the value of a great view. This article explores the high value placed on exposures and how to determine the ideal exposure when renting or buying a New York City apartment.

Manhattan Contracts: Massive Beresford spread leads $546M in residential deals; Mike Myers finds buyer for groovy High Line condo

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Monday, June 24, 2024

The third full week of June 2024 was an abbreviated business week owing to the Juneteenth federal holiday falling on Wednesday. However, June 17-23, 2024 saw slightly more Manhattan contracts being signed than on the previous week with a number of significant luxury listings among them.