At age 99, I moved to a luxury senior living facility. Here’s what it’s like

… Barbara Fleischman 99 lived in an eightroom duplex apartment at United Nations Plaza with a sweeping view of the … an email  We respect all requests for anonymity … Tell us about where you lived before you moved  … I lived a very … were living I thought Id go and see what that was all about It was the first and only place that I saw I loved the …

By Marjorie Cohen |November 28, 2023 - 9:30AM
Considering a ground-floor apartment? Here's what you need to know

… New York City But there are some disadvantages buyers need to be aware of as well On the plus side these apartments are … are often home to the super so its possible that delivery people and new tenants might ring your bell under the … like CitiQuiet or Cityproof Kreider says Read Bricks guide to soundproofing windows for more information As for …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 17, 2023 - 2:00PM
What you need to know about buying—and living in—a penthouse in NYC

… finally made it in New York City when you could afford to buy a penthouse apartment But is it still a sound investment … and rentals Mostly in Manhattan especially Midtown and Downtown and Brooklyn nabes Prices are generally 10 to 20 percent more …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 16, 2023 - 9:45AM
The pros and cons of buying a penthouse apartment

… apartments might deliver some of the above but for the most part its the penthouse that provides these desirable … space is the endall beall and the main reason for even buying a penthouse A terrace was certainly a must for Fox … require an enormous amount of effort and be an incredibly expensive proposition to get it approved by the board …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 24, 2023 - 9:30AM
What you need to know about buying an apartment with direct elevator access

… you can afford it But is it safe  In this edition of  Buy Curious  Brick turns to Sydney Blumstein an agent at  … you can find apartments with this amenity who typically buys them what security measures you should expectand what … into an apartment Pro Tip … Dont be afraid of coops in NYC … Coops are generally 10 less expensive than condos …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 21, 2023 - 12:30PM
Taylor Swift slept here: A peek inside the world of buying and selling celebrity real estate in NYC

… People are so celebrity obsessed these days that sometimes there have to be extraordinary considerations around keeping famous clients safe That was much easier 10 … they work hard to keep out the fans who just want to see where their idol slept The goal is to only bring in qualified …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 19, 2023 - 4:30PM
Manhattan co-op and condo sales fall 39 percent but the slowdown is not as bad as it seems

… market in the second quarter of 2022 was a rocket ship says Jonathan Miller president and CEO of appraisal firm  Miller Samuel  and author of the report As a result …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 6, 2023 - 9:30AM
What to know about buying a Hamptons hotel condo or co-op as an investment property

… purchasing a summer place or investment property in the Hamptons and its environs but couldnt swing the steep price tag … to cough up enough money may not be the only consideration however A vacation investment property can be a lot of work You need to find renters and maintain the propertynot always an easy feat …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 2, 2023 - 12:30PM