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Ask out-of-towners what surprises them about New Yorkers, and besides discovering that we're not as rude as everyone thinks we are, high up on their list is likely how much we adore our pets. They're amazed by how well we manage to share such small apartments with animals, and how many of us actually do. (Have you seen the Upper West Side in the early mornings? Two words for you: dog walk.) In many instances, they rule the roost.

1. Go behind the exclusive gates of the Dakota, the city's first luxury apartment building

2. Two Hudson Yards renters got a $25 million buyout -- here's how to score one for yourself

3. 6 strange pets you can (probably) keep in NYC apartments

1. 10 of the biggest real estate myths -- debunked

2. Upgrade to the Upper East Side in these thoroughly modern, no fee rentals (sponsored)

PropertyShark's air rights map, published recently on the Real Deal, may very well be your tool for decoding where developers may be headed next. It shows where there's still lots of air rights available—important if you're a real estate investor looking to build the next high-rise.

Recent market reports have pegged Manhattan's median price at $998,000, barely skirting the million-dollar mark. We hear this price point is one of the toughest for buyers to navigate—too much competition! not enough inventory—so we thought we'd do some scouring for you. These properties are hosting open houses this weekend.