How Buyer Representation Works in Manhattan (and Why You Need an Agent)
Buying an apartment in Manhattan is unlike buying a home almost anywhere else in the country. Inventory moves fast, co-op boards can reject you, an...
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Upper East Side New Developments: Five Buildings to Watch Right Now
The Upper East Side is entering a new chapter of luxury residential development. Across Yorkville, Lenox Hill, and the neighborhood surrounding Mad...
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The NYC Pied-à-Terre Surcharge: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Updated September 2026 As of July 1, 2026, New York City's pied-à-terre surcharge is law. It applies to high-value condos, co-ops, and one-to-thre...
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Tribeca Neighborhood Guide
Once a warehouse district defined by cobblestone streets and cast-iron facades, Tribeca has grown into one of downtown Manhattan's most refined nei...
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Top Manhattan New Developments to Watch in 2026
Seven buildings, seven neighborhoods — pricing, architects, and where each stands in its sales and construction timeline right now.
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What Neighborhoods in Manhattan Are Best for Investment?
A goal-based breakdown of where to invest in Manhattan — whether you're optimizing for rental yield, fast appreciation, or a low-volatility long-te...
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What Are Typical Closing Costs in NYC?
A line-by-line breakdown of every fee — mansion tax, mortgage recording tax, title insurance, and attorney costs — with real numbers you can check ...
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Manhattan Office-to-Residential Conversions: Nearly 3,000 New Units Coming to NYC
From Financial District rental towers to boutique Tribeca condos — a neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at where Manhattan's office conversion boom ...
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Will NYC's Pied-à-Terre Tax Lower Manhattan Prices? What the Data Shows
Why luxury condo towers built since 2000 are positioned to feel this tax more than co-ops — and what early market signals say about actual price im...
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Sponsor Unit Pros and Cons: Condo vs. Co-op in NYC
Never-sold condos and co-ops both carry the "sponsor unit" label — but the pros, cons, and negotiating leverage look completely different depending...
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