Emily Myers

To have Prospect Park within a half block of your apartment is to own some coveted NYC real estate. This unit is steps away from the 8th Street entrance to the park and while it doesn't offer views of Brooklyn's backyard, the unit comes with roof rights and therefore the potential to develop outdoor space with views of the park, the Manhattan skyline and even the Statue of Liberty.

This one-bedroom corner unit on the edge of Kips Bay, 160 East 27th St., #8B, has been gut renovated and features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and new tile work. The co-op is on the market for $749,000, which is right around the median price, of $740,000, for similar units in the area.

For many New Yorkers, rezoning is a cumbersome bureaucratic process that’s hard to get energized about, but for others, it’s shorthand for gentrification and a threat to a neighborhood. It can also feel like an unstoppable juggernaut. In the case of the De Blasio administration, all the rezoning that's been done has been upzoning, increasing the density of neighborhoods and encouraging new development with the rationale of providing more affordable housing for New Yorkers. 

Modular housing in New York City isn't new but is often touted as a solution for the city's affordability issues. Developers say the construction process is faster and safer than conventional housing. But what is it like to live in modular housing?

The strict photo policy around the Vessel at Hudson Yards has been scaled back—slightly—after an outcry

If you're anticipating the sale of your apartment and don't want it languishing on the market for months, attorneys and brokers alike say much of it comes down to getting the price right.  Patience will also be your friend in the process and attorneys are emphasizing the importance of preparation and transparency.