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Manhattan and Brooklyn renters are seeing a continuation of the same story they’ve been seeing all year: Rising rents and fewer freebies, like free months or owner-paid broker fees, according to Douglas Elliman’s September rental market report for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

According to Douglas Elliman’s third quarter sales market report for Brooklyn, Queens and Riverdale, sales have fallen fell year over year for eight straight quarters in Queens. However, both the median and average prices set record highs in the third quarter—hitting $600,000 and $651,216, respectively. 

Under relevant discrimination laws, assistance animals are not considered pets. “As long as a prospective buyer provides sufficient proof that they have a disability, and demonstrates that the animal is necessary to enable them to fully use and enjoy the apartment, your board would be well advised to allow the emotional support animal,” says Niki Khindri, an associate attorney at NYC real estate law firm Wagner, Berkow & Brandt..

Williamsburg and the Lower East Side both offer world-class dining, entertainment, and shopping options. But when it comes to the real estate market, green space, and commute, the differences are key when you're searching for your next home.

Brian and Cynthia decided on a prewar Brooklyn Heights loft for their mixed family's new home, but they knew it required work to make it function. That's when Bolster stepped in to make the family's dream home come true by making the floor-plan more flexible, upgrading infrastructure like HVAC, electrical and plumbing, and add personal design touches.

New Yorkers who move to these Connecticut towns—Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, and Norwalk—will appreciate a quick Metro North train commute, urban areas, parks, beaches, and the lowest maximum state income tax rate in the Tri-State area.