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139 East 23rd St. #8, a floor-through two-bedroom boutique condo in Kips Bay
New Construction + Condos
What you need to know about buying a NYC apartment with direct elevator access
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
431 West 54th Street is a co-op building that allows subletting.
Investing
Want to buy an investment apartment to rent out? Here's what you need to know

… cant afford to buy a New York City condo or coop as an investment property but for those who can swing itand can … inflation and hopefully turn a profit when you sell The NYC rental market is typically competitivethere are always way … A declining average  days on market  indicating that most apartments are getting scooped up after just a few days on …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 24, 2025 - 1:30PM
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Beach
How to buy a Hamptons hotel condo or co-op as an investment property
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 29, 2025 - 10:30AM
A one-bedroom condo with a 800-square-foot landscaped terrace in Hell's Kitchen
Co-ops
Considering a ground-floor apartment? Here's what you need to know
By Evelyn Battaglia |November 6, 2024 - 10:30AM
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Co-ops
What is a 'classic six' apartment and why is it so desirable?
By Evelyn Battaglia |October 29, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Sales Market
What you need to know about buying—and living in—a penthouse in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |November 16, 2023 - 9:45AM
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The Market
What to know about buying in Kingsbridge, the Bronx, where you'll find shopping, restaurants, and transit options
By Nancy A. Ruhling |June 28, 2023 - 9:35AM
little neck queens
The Market
What to know about buying in Little Neck, Queens, a suburban-style area with good schools and access to the LIRR
By Nancy A. Ruhling |June 21, 2023 - 10:00AM
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The Market
What to know about buying in Yonkers, Westchester, a riverside commuter burb with low prices but steep property taxes
By Nancy A. Ruhling |May 31, 2023 - 10:00AM
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The Market
What to know about buying in Riverdale, the Bronx, where you can get more space and river views for your money
By Nancy A. Ruhling |May 24, 2023 - 10:30AM