Brick Underground

It’s essential to work with an experienced real estate agent who can identify buildings that are the best fit and position you in the best possible light as a financially responsible buyer and upstanding future neighbor.

“Construction labor alone, for example, is significantly more expensive in Manhattan than Brooklyn or NJ,” says Koda Wang, co-founder of Block Renovation, a New York City design-build startup that uses a pricing algorithm to demystify and simplify bathroom renovations. 

Inventory in NYC is at near-record highs and slowing sales. Obviously, this is a great time to buy. But sellers find themselves in a tougher position than at any time in NYC’s recent history.

Avoiding change orders means incorporating every aspect of your project into the initial proposal. Your project doesn’t have to be unpredictable, especially if multiple experts analyze it first. A full-service, design-and-build firm like Gallery Kitchen & Bath can account for everything your project entails from the start.

One in 10 homes on the market in Queens is on a potentially loud flight path, according to new analysis by real estate search site Localize.city, which flags apartments that experience excessive airplane noise. The company recently added apartment listings to its website.

Most NYC real estate projects are owned by LLCs, which are purposely opaque. Here's a step-by-step guide to identify the NYC developer behind a particular residential project.