Tag: new york city
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Walk-In This Way: Five Closets Designed for Display
In honor of New York Fashion Week, we’re turning our attention from the runway to the dressing room. Designed to be seen as much as used, these exceptional closets turn everyday storage into something far more considered. And as these five BHS homes prove, every great wardrobe deserves a fitting room. 6350 Sw 107th St…
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Ready for Prime Time: Four Homes with Private Theaters
With the Emmy Awards airing tonight, the best seat in the house may actually be at home. From Greenwich Village to the Hamptons, these four listings have private theaters designed for everything from a full-fledged viewing party to a quiet movie night in. 47 West 9th Street Movie night is just an elevator ride away…
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Trust, Transparency, and the Rise of AI in Real Estate Listings
Looking Beyond the Listing Photos Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way homes are marketed online. From virtually furnished rooms to enhanced landscaping and brighter interiors, AI has given real estate professionals powerful new tools to present properties in their best light. But as the technology becomes more sophisticated, an important question is emerging: When…
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Remembering 9/11 Through Service, 25 Years Later
As we mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, we remember those whose lives were lost while recognizing the lasting impact on survivors, first responders, families, and communities. In the years since, charitable organizations have continued to provide essential support, preserve the stories of those affected, educate future generations, and honor the…
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A Modern Penthouse Inside A Former Convent
A piece of Nolita history has been reimagined as a one-of-a-kind contemporary residence. At 34 Prince Street, a landmarked Federal-style building dating to 1826 has been transformed into a boutique condominium while preserving its connection to the neighborhood’s past. Originally built across from the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, the building served as a…
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The Well-Read Residence: Six Exceptional Homes Built for Bibliophiles
With school back in session, consider this a lesson in library design. From a fireside room at the Dakota and a wood-paneled library overlooking Central Park to a cozy window seat in Quogue, these spaces are every bit as captivating as the stories lining their shelves. 117 East 70th Street With walls of books, a…
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: Manhattan Enters the Fall Market After the Fewest New Listings for Any August in a Decade
August is typically a transition month for Manhattan real estate. New listing activity slows, existing inventory declines, and many sellers wait until after Labor Day to bring their homes to market. This August followed that seasonal pattern, but to an unusual degree. Only 526 new listings came to market in Manhattan, down 13.5% from last year…
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Five Homes, Six Figures
Let’s go house hunting for under $1 million. On the itinerary: a Southampton cottage with beach rights, a renovated Manhattan two-bedroom in an Emery Roth-designed building, a North Palm Beach home with its own 50-foot boat slip, a Connecticut Colonial on half an acre, and a Garrison retreat with a pool and koi pond. Five…
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Stop trying to make “seller’s choice” happen
There’s a scene in Mean Girls where Gretchen Wieners keeps trying to launch a new slang word. She drops it into every conversation. “That’s so fetch.” Nobody bites. Finally Regina George turns around and ends it: “Gretchen, stop trying to make fetch happen! It’s not going to happen.” Robert Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, is…
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Are Co-ops NYC’s Affordability Loophole?
Have you ever heard the term “co-op” and immediately thought the process would just be too difficult? You’re not entirely wrong— there is a process of being evaluated and ultimately approved by a co-op board. But when it comes to affordability, purchasing a co-op may just be the way to go. If you can handle…