7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

… living youre likely going to be competing against fewer buyers which increases negotiating leverage she added   … to Lahav however people are more willing to consider buying on the ground floor when theres a severe lack of … in the colder months when nice weather hits in spring buyers quickly add outside space to their wish list The same …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 19, 2025 - 11:00AM
My attempt to grow a lawn from seed in my tiny front yard

… youll achieve  I didnt go crazy amending the soil but did buy a couple of bags of topsoil and raked them in I thought …

By Mimi OConnor |March 19, 2025 - 3:30PM
Selling in NYC? Here's how to stage your outdoor space even if it's winter

… space can be key to selling your apartment quickly and even above the asking price So if youre selling and have a … access to the roof youll want to maximize its appeal even in winter  I would say any outdoor space has become … spaces for dining lounging entertaining gardening and even workspaces      New development projects in particular …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 11, 2024 - 10:30AM
How much does private outdoor space add to the price of a NYC apartment?

… design and utility of the space and who the prospective buyer could be No outdoor spaces are alike Rosenblatt told … per square foot multiplier … Not all outdoor space lures buyers … Not all outdoor space is created equally bad views for example can turn off a buyer just as a gorgeous open terrace can get one interested …

By Celia Young |May 10, 2024 - 1:30PM
How I once turned an illegal Brooklyn roof deck into my garden oasis

… it crystal clear It was really time to go We were hoping to buy and obviously one of my criteria was some kind of …

By Mimi OConnor |August 1, 2023 - 2:00PM