A beautiful kitchen or spectacular view may capture a buyer’s attention, but what actually determines NYC property value? After nearly three decades in New York City real estate, I look beyond first impressions at the factors buyers and sellers should understand.
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The NYC pied-à-terre tax adds a new consideration for Manhattan luxury buyers, but asking price does not tell the whole story. A $4.5 million Fifth Avenue residence with serious audio and smart home technology provides an interesting case study.
Read MoreThe American Real Estate Association has gained approximately 30,000 members and support from major brokerage firms. How many agents personally chose to join, and what could ARA’s growth mean for NAR?
Read MoreManhattan rents reached a record $5,000 as publicly advertised listings plunged 39%. What happened to the apartments, and what do private listings, the FARE Act and NYC’s housing shortage have to do with it?
Read MoreNew York City financed the creation and preservation of 12,491 affordable homes from January through June 2026. The total represents progress, but the latest figures reveal how far the city must go to address its housing shortage.
Read MoreWhat can one Morningside Heights co-op sale teach buyers and sellers? Brian Phillips shares the story of a nearly 40-year ownership, an unusual live/work history and the challenges that had to be resolved before closing.
Read MoreNew York City has begun notifying property owners who may owe the new pied-à-terre surcharge. Here is what owners need to know about exemptions, valuation challenges, the September 18 deadline and the market impact.
Read MoreThe U.S. unexpectedly lost jobs in July, yet unemployment fell and stocks rose. The conflicting economic signals could have important implications for mortgage rates, buyers, sellers and the housing market.
Read MoreNew York City’s historic rent freeze is now facing a legal challenge. Beyond the fight over 0% increases, the case raises questions about the Rent Guidelines Board’s independence, how competing financial data was evaluated and whether one citywide policy can reflect the realities of nearly one million rent stabilized apartments.
Read MoreMayor Mamdani’s NYC Rental Ripoff Report proposes 23 actions that could change apartment inspections, applicant screening, tenant organizing, rental advertising and landlord enforcement. Here is what renters, owners and real estate professionals need to know.
Read MoreCriminal background checks have become a common part of the tenant screening process, but the laws governing how they may be used have changed significantly. Learn how New York criminal background checks in housing work, why these protections were enacted, and what landlords, renters, cooperative and condominium boards, buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals should understand before making housing decisions.
Read MoreHistoric districts and property values are closely connected. Learn how landmark designation, buyer demand, preservation, and thoughtful renovations influence long term home values in New York City.
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