What you need to know about buying a NYC apartment with direct elevator access

… elevator that opens directly into your New York City apartment sounds swankyif you can afford it But is it safe  … find apartments with this amenity who typically buys them what security measures you should expectand what to do when someone you dont know gets on the elevator …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
Want to buy an investment apartment to rent out? Here's what you need to know

… Most people cant afford to buy a New York City condo or coop as an investment property but for those who can … They are holding off making a move amid stillhigh mortgage rates and are willing to pay more for rentals  Thats one … Should you buy properties that arent subject to the mansion tax … Not necessarily both brokers said While the mansion

By Jennifer White Karp |June 24, 2025 - 1:30PM
How to buy a Hamptons hotel condo or co-op as an investment property

… If youve ever thought about purchasing a summer place or investment property in the Hamptons and its environs but … live nearby  But with a hotel condo or coop you own the apartment and you or anyone who rents your place can enjoy … Shores a yearround resort consisting of 45 townhousestyle apartments situated along the Napeague Stretch between …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 29, 2025 - 10:30AM
Considering a ground-floor apartment? Here's what you need to know

… the fact that you can skip the stairs Groundfloor apartments have many advantages over apartments on higher floors … noise I recommend looking into soundproofed windows from companies like CitiQuiet or Cityproof Kreider says Read … countertops and a dishwasher inunit washerdryer central HVAC privacy windows on the first floor and a small private …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 6, 2024 - 10:30AM
What you need to know about buying—and living in—a penthouse in NYC

… made it in New York City when you could afford to buy a penthouse apartment But is it still a sound investment Now that some … combining apartmentsand how the process differs in a coop vs a condo Buying in a boutique coop or condo building Youll …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 16, 2023 - 9:45AM
What to know about buying in Riverdale, the Bronx, where you can get more space and river views for your money

… The northwestern Bronx community of Riverdale where legendaries including the … though threebedroom units on the upper floors of the luxury highrise development Skyview Riverdale which has a … million Renters who have the choice of leasing a unit in an apartment building a condo or a multifamily house can expect …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |May 24, 2023 - 10:30AM