Towers of the East River Co-ops (1956) in the Lower East Side, NYC. In the foreground is the East River and East River Park under renovation. These were the tallest reinforced concrete apartment structures in the United States at the time of their construction.
Co-ops How first-time NYC buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance
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Negotiating + Financing The home loan that lets first-time buyers put as little as 3 percent down
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Governor Kathy Hochul signs new budget
Live Hochul signs $269 billion budget with new pied-à-terre tax for NYC
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305 West 16th St., a 53-unit building in Chelsea
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NYC building construction
Affordable Housing Mamdani unveils $22 billion plan to build housing and fix NYCHA
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Live New state legislation would tax 'predatory' home flippers in NYC
By Cassidy Jensen   |   May 20, 2026 - 11:30AM
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Can I get a rebate on the real estate commission when I buy an apartment in NYC? Is the commission negotiable?
July 26, 2021 - 12:30PM
New York legalized buyer's rebates back in 2014 to reduce costs for buyers and boost competition among brokers. Typically, a buyer's rebate ranges fro... [ Read More... ]
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Why are condo common charges so high in NYC?
October 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
NYC condo buildings are seeing common charges increase by a minimum of 4 to 6 percent this year, a result of higher heating costs, inflation, and new ... [ Read More... ]
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