BUY3 MIN
5 Buildings with Great Outdoor Spaces
If you ask any New Yorker about his or her real estate wish list, I often wonder how many would say an outdoor space.…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
Perspectives by Tracy Kaler.
Selected ELIKA Journal perspectives by this author.
01 BUYER STRATEGY 02 OWNERSHIP & BUILDINGS 03 MARKET & CAPITAL 04 SELLING & LEASING
AUTHOR ARCHIVE
Published perspectives.
A deliberately edited collection of market notes, transaction guidance, neighborhood context and ELIKA perspectives—not a daily content feed.
LIVING3 MIN
Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue on the Upper East Side
The Upper East Side recognized for its posh apartment buildings and magnificent mansions, is home to several streets brimming with history and wealth. Two…
BUY3 MIN
Living in a Ground Floor Apartment in NYC
A first-floor apartment might be priced lower than an upper-floor neighbor, even if the space has been renovated. I remember falling in love with…
BUY3 MIN
Three-Bedroom Apartments for Less Than $2 Million
Space is at a minimum in most New York City neighborhoods. Hence, families with a limited budget often struggle to find apartments that offer…
NEIGHBORHOODS3 MIN
The Best of The Meatpacking District
If you want to mingle with New York’s most glamorous, you’ll inevitably end up in the Meatpacking District. Once a hub for the city’s…
LIVING3 MIN
Best Streets: Riverside, West End, and Central Park West
Apart from retail-lined Broadway and bar-jammed Amsterdam, the Upper West Side boasts several exclusive residential avenues. Similar to East End, York, and Park Avenue…
DECORATE3 MIN
How to Throw the Best Outdoor Terrace Party
Milder temperatures bring plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun in New York City. Locals picnic in Central Park or Prospect Park, hang out on…
SELL3 MIN
Factors that Influence Your Homes Selling Price
Pulling comps is a given when you decide to sell your apartment, but many other factors come into play when you’re pricing your unit.…
LIVING3 MIN
Best Things About Living In Greenpoint
Greenpoint, Brooklyn is located in the borough’s northernmost corner. Trendy Williamsburg lies next door, and Long Island City, Queens, is north of the area.…
DECORATE3 MIN
Entertaining a Guest in a One-Bedroom Apartment
When we bought our one-bedroom co-op, a room for a guest was high on our list, but many New Yorkers live in such compact…
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