Double-edged property values, fancy lobbies, 2nd class condo citizens and more

By Teri Karush Rogers| February 9, 2010 - 6:16AM

Manhattan housing prices doubled over past decade (Curbed)
Manhattan apartments suffer first annual price declines since 1996 (The Real Deal)
Bronx condo pays $1m to rape victim (NY Daily News)
Are condo renters treated like second-class citizens? (Curbed, Rented Spaces)
To grout or caulk: That is the question (Brownstoner.com)
Fancy lobbies don't necessarily attract buyers (StreetEasy forum)
Fairway rumors hit UES (The Real Deal)
New baby, no washer-dryer (StreetEasy forum)

Brick Underground articles occasionally include the expertise of, or information about, advertising partners when relevant to the story. We will never promote an advertiser's product without making the relationship clear to our readers.