Here’s a roundup of top NYC real estate stories from around the web for the month of March 2024. Click here to view the previous round up.  NAR Strikes $418 Million Deal to End Suits Over Commissions (Bloomberg) Rents Hit Record February High in Manhattan and Brooklyn(BrickUnderground)  Four Reasons New York Lawmakers Can’t Make a Housing Deal (The Real Deal) Top NYC Neighborhoods for Buyers Right Now (Street Easy) NYC’S Coolest Street Is Fifth Avenue In Park Slope, Brooklyn(Time Out New York) Finally, here’s my most recent intel on what it costs to own an ap ..read more

Welcome back to my series “How Much Does It Cost to Own”! Each month, we’ll be looking at different sized apartments to get a sense of what the “median” apartment in either Manhattan or Brooklyn would cost. This series should give you an idea of whether or not you’re in the “ballpark” for the kind of apartment you might want.  Keep in mind that these figures represent the median for all building types. So coops, condos, walkups, elevators, doorman and non-doorman, amenities, low amenities, new development – they’re all looped in together.  So let’s turn ..read more

Here’s a quick snapshot of the NYC rental market for February 2024, with a focus on Manhattan and Brooklyn. You can view stats from the previous month here. Note that the areas for “best deals” are determined by a combination of vacancy rates and/or areas with price declines (or lowest price increases, in the event of a rising market) across the most categories of apartment types. Keep in mind that “best deals” doesn’t necessarily mean “cheapest.” It just means places where you’re more likely to have some bargaining power and/or more options.   Summary The pace of lease sig ..read more

In this edition of Shop Talk: Park Slope, we’re chatting with Serene Bacigalupi, owner of Leroy’s Place – a fun filled “monster gallery” and gift shop. Be sure to drop by and check them out at 353 7th Ave in Park Slope. And you can check out their offerings online at https://leroysplace.com. The post Meet Serene Bacigalupi Owner of Leroy’s Place appeared first on Nikki in NYC ..read more

In this edition of Shop Talk: Park Slope, we’re speaking with Cecily Tinder, owner of Electric Beets – a unique, plant based grab and go spot that proves that truly healthy eating can go hand in hand with convenience. Visit them at 158 7th Avenue or check out https://www.electricbeets.com to order some delicious take out! The post Meet Cecily Tinder Owner of Electric Beets appeared first on Nikki in NYC ..read more

In this edition of Shop Talk: Park Slope, we’re chatting with Tara Glick, owner of Brix Haus – a ice cream shop serving up fun, whimsical flavors. Tara goes into the ways in which Brix Haus is offering something just a bit different from your standard spot to get a scoop. You can learn more by visting Brix Haus’s website here – https://www.brixhaus.com The post Meet Tara Glick, Owner of Brix Haus appeared first on Nikki in NYC ..read more

In this edition of Shop Talk: Park Slope, we’re speaking with Lena DeGloma, owner of Red Moon Wellness. Red Moon is a bodywork focused practice, but also offers so much more to help support people’s overall wellness. To learn more about Red Moon Wellness or to get yourself booked for a soothing massage tout suite, visit https://www.redmoonwellness.com. The post Meet Lena DeGloma, Owner of Red Moon Wellness appeared first on Nikki in NYC ..read more

Here’s a roundup of top NYC real estate stories from around the web for the month of February 2024. Click here to view the previous round up.  U.S. Supreme Court Declines To Hear Another Challenge To NYC’s Rent Stabilization Law (Brick Underground) The Great Compression (NY Times) 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2024 (Street Easy) Gucci, Prada Spend Billions on Fifth Avenue Stores (Bloomberg) A First Look At New York Botanical Garden’s Fabulous Fashion-Focused Orchid Show (Time Out New York) Finally, here’s my most recent intel on what it costs to buy an apa ..read more

Welcome back to “How Much Does It Cost to Own” – this time looking at the median 1 bedroom in NYC! Each month, we’ll be looking at different sized apartments to get a sense of what the “median” apartment in either Manhattan or Brooklyn currently costs. This series should give you an idea of whether or not you’re in the “ballpark” for the kind of apartment you might want!  Keep in mind that these figures represent the median for all building types. So coops, condos, walkups, elevators, doorman and non-doorman, amenities, low amenities – they’re all looped in togeth ..read more

Here’s a quick snapshot of the NYC rental market for January 2024, with a focus on Manhattan and Brooklyn. You can view stats from the previous month here. Note that the areas for “best deals” are determined by a combination of vacancy rates and/or areas with price declines (or lowest price increases, in the event of a rising market) across the most categories of apartment types. Keep in mind that “best deals” doesn’t necessarily mean “cheapest.” It just means places where you’re more likely to have some bargaining power and/or more options.   Summary Market activity for th ..read more