20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC

… When buying a newly built condo or one in the preconstruction phase in New York City youre inherently taking on some risk with an unknown and … on you to do your prepurchase due diligence For example you can research the developers track record and see how their …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
What you need to know about buying a NYC apartment with direct elevator access

… Having a private elevator that opens directly into your New York City … an agent at  Corcoran  to hear about where you can find apartments with this amenity who typically buys them what security …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear … do anyway It makes sense Installing major appliances attracts renters not just in marketrate apartments but in … apartment should have a fire and emergency preparedness guide posted on the inside of your front door This …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

… from the subway station and five minutes from where Hudson Yards was being built  But there was usually garbage  on my … has changed a lot since I moved here The addition of Hudson Yards and the transformation of the High Line has made the … with a doorman gym roof deck for under $950000 We looked at apartments for a month Every weekend we would view at least …

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM