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real estate Sept. 13, 2014

You Can’t Afford BrooklynThe price of real estate in some of its neighborhoods easily surpassed Manhattan’s median sale price.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
real estate Sept. 9, 2014

A Look Inside the Accidentally Preserved 5 Beekman StreetThe building’s trajectory parallels the story of downtown’s history.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
the worst thing ever Aug. 22, 2014

Brooklyn Building Has a Serial Pee-BaggerA building in revolt.

By Joe Coscarelli
only in new york? Aug. 5, 2014

Princess Fighting Eviction From $390 ApartmentYour “Only in New York!” of the day.

By Joe Coscarelli
neighborhood news July 21, 2014

Fancy Upper West Side Building Will Have a Separate Door for Poor People NYC’s Department of Housing just signed off on the plan.

By Caroline Bankoff
real estate July 10, 2014

Stop Saying Brooklyn Is Cheap. It’s Not.The average and median prices for a Brooklyn property have hit all-time highs.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
very big buildings July 10, 2014

World’s Tallest Residential to Stop at 1,775 Ft.The World Trade Center (née the Freedom Tower) is 1,776 feet.

By Joe Coscarelli
real estate July 2, 2014

Manhattan Real Estate Isn’t As Hot As It LooksThough it’s still strong.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
oh brooklyn July 1, 2014

Buy a Park Slope Condo, Get a Free TeslaFor only $6 million.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
fame slept here June 24, 2014

John Cheever’s House Is for Sale, and It’s a BargainThe Ossining home of the American novelist is now on the market.

By Elon Green
starchitecture June 19, 2014

How to Wash the Windows at Frank Gehry’s 76-Story Eight Spruce StreetA bespoke window-washing rig keeps the skyscraper gleaming.

By Alex Yablon
the winklevii June 2, 2014

The Winklevoss Twins Probably Just Bought a $14.5 Million Soho TriplexWhile making a Game of Thrones reference.

By Caroline Bankoff
rich people things May 30, 2014

Someone Is Building a 10,000-Square Foot Residence In WilliamsburgWith an infinity pool on the third floor.

By Adam K. Raymond
real estate May 27, 2014

One World Trade Center Is Only About Half Full [Updated]The owners are now offering discounted rent.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news May 14, 2014

Dr. Zizmor’s Bronx Mansion Is Still on the Market Like the dermatologist’s subway posters, the home features “remarkable architectural detail of a bygone era.”

By Caroline Bankoff
real estate May 9, 2014

Speed Dating for Roommates Just Rolled Out in Brooklyn“You put your best foot forward, but hey, you don’t have to sleep with him — unless you want to.”

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
real estate Apr. 28, 2014

NYC Babies Sleeping Bathrooms, ClosetsTheir parents have them sleeping in bathrooms and closets.

By Caroline Bankoff
real estate porn Apr. 22, 2014

Watch This Video Tour of a $14.9 Million Soho ApartmentButler’s pantry! Outdoor kitchen!

By Abraham Riesman and S. Jhoanna Robledo
school daze Apr. 16, 2014

Sexton Made Faculty Housing Into Duplex for SonRight as the school announced a housing shortage.

By Caroline Bankoff
homelessness Apr. 13, 2014

People Are Literally Living Down Under the Manhattan Bridge OverpassThe sad story gives DUMBO a whole new meaning.

By Delia Paunescu
real estate Apr. 10, 2014

Gentrification Is Coming for QueensSales are way up: “Queens is benefiting directly from Brooklyn’s success.”

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
unreal estate Apr. 7, 2014

Broker Scores $13 Million Deal Using Only Social Media [UPDATED]Sight unseen.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
real estate Apr. 1, 2014

Manhattan’s Crazy Real-Estate Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole StoryTop-tier condos are driving average prices way up, but it’s not all bad news for buyers.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
architecture Mar. 5, 2014

Davidson: The Domino Sugar Plan Signals a Whole New Attitude Toward DevelopmentNew mayor, new priorities.

By Justin Davidson
real estate Mar. 4, 2014

Williamsburg Is Getting 55-Story Towers, More Affordable HousingAt the Domino Sugar site.

By Margaret Hartmann
real estate Feb. 28, 2014

House Hunting in Nation’s Hottest Rental MarketIt’s not easy being a boomtown.

By Adam Martin
Feb. 25, 2014

Spike Lee’s Amazing Rant Against Gentrification: ‘We Been Here!’Speaking in Brooklyn, the local filmmaker went off.

By Joe Coscarelli
real estate Feb. 25, 2014

‘Loft Law’ Deadline Rapidly ApproachesTenants of illegal buildings are running out of time to get covered.

By Joe Coscarelli
neighborhood news Feb. 19, 2014

New York City Gentrification in 5 GIFsSee how notable city corners have changed via Google Street View art.

By Joe Coscarelli
real estate Feb. 14, 2014

Rent Now, Get a Free TV: The Strangest Apartment Perks Offered This WinterLandlords are giving away gym memberships, Kindles, and even gift cards.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
super bowl 2014 Feb. 1, 2014

Super Bowl Rentals Don’t ScoreLocals hoping to profit from the influx of out-of-towners have been unsuccessful.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
weinergate forever Jan. 21, 2014

Weiner and Abedin Might Be Apartment Shopping But not a cheap one.

By Caroline Bankoff
real estate Jan. 9, 2014

Now’s the Time to Negotiate With Your LandlordVacancy rates are up in Manhattan.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
real estate Jan. 6, 2014

A Decade in Brooklyn Real Estate, by the Staggering NumbersThe borough is an also-ran no more.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
real estate Jan. 5, 2014

5 Ways Getting a Mortgage Will Be Harder in 2014New Dodd-Frank regulations take effect on January 10.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
real estate Jan. 3, 2014

Forget the Cold: Manhattan Real Estate Is on FireIt’s a very good time to be a seller.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
sexcapades Dec. 23, 2013

Realtors Sued for Using New Jersey Home As Sex PadInstead of selling it.

By Adam Martin
real estate Dec. 16, 2013

Can an Upper East Side Mansion Really Sell for Nine Figures (and Change)?12 East 69th Street is listed for $114.077 million.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
real estate Dec. 6, 2013

Who Stayed at This Craigslist ‘Celebrity Loft’?This is like “Washington slept here,” but more impressive.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
unreal estate Dec. 4, 2013

$10 Million Tribeca Maisonette Comes With Original Keith Haring MuralThe mural was unearthed during renovations.

By S. Jhoanna Rhobledo
real estate Nov. 12, 2013

Is Bed-Stuy the New Williamsburg?Ugh.

By Joe Coscarelli
Nov. 11, 2013

Four-Bedroom Bushwick Buspartment Available for $8,000 on CraigslistAlso has a toilet.

By Dan Amira
real estate Nov. 7, 2013

Whole Upstate Island Is Cheaper Than Average Manhattan ApartmentBut the commute is rough.

By Adam Martin
the most important people in the world Oct. 31, 2013

Safran Foer Selling Park Slope Home for $14.5MIs Brooklyn dead?

By Joe Coscarelli
life imitates the simpsons Oct. 29, 2013

Skyscrapers Will Shroud Central Park in DarknessJust like Monty Burns!

By Dan Amira
real estate Oct. 2, 2013

Manhattan Real-Estate Market As Insane As EverSales are higher than they’ve been since 2007.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
crimes and misdemeanors Sept. 17, 2013

U.S. Government Can Seize Iran’s Secret Fifth Avenue Building It could be worth $760 million.

By Joe Coscarelli
craigslist of the day Aug. 21, 2013

The Saddest, Cheapest Room in All of Brooklyn“Lol.”

By Joe Coscarelli
unreal estate Aug. 12, 2013

Man Pays $1 a Month for Two-Bedroom Harlem ApartmentEveryone go ahead and hate this man.

By Dan Amira
real estate Aug. 8, 2013

The Clintons Had Trouble With Their East Hampton Security DepositBut they “didn’t make a fuss about it.”

By Adam Martin