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Deciding to buy a condo in New York is probably the most significant decision you’ll make all year and possibly for years to come.…
It has been a while since the Hudson Yards project was first announced, but Curbed New York reports that new information on the luxury…
You may feel a brand new development is a right choice for your new home. After all, nobody has lived in the condo, and…
The first rule of real estate (location, location, location) stands out as especially important for luxury real estate buyers—after all, what good is an…
With its five boroughs brought together into one big, beautiful city in 1898, New York City is steeped in incredible stories from its long…
Despite being the most populous borough, Brooklyn long lived in the shadow of Manhattan. The latter represented the wealth, power, and cultural center, with…
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s renewed calls for a “mansion tax” recently has garnered a lot of attention. While an additional tax may be off-putting…
The U.S. dollar exchange movement has received a lot of attention recently. President Trump took the unusual step of discussing its strength against other…
Condops, although less frequent than condos and co-ops, is another housing alternative in New York City. In the 1960s, condops are mixed-use condominiums containing…
Designed by BKSK, the property’s location on Great Jones Street is a private, gated drive. Those looking for a gracious and intimate lifestyle in…
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