Buying a brownstone or townhouse? Here are 10 things to consider

… New York City brownstones and townhouses have long appealed to buyers who … property taxes  But compared to a coop or condo living in a brownstone is a more handson investment that will put … your time The differences between buying an apartment and a brownstone start with the presale process which will be more …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 25, 2025 - 11:30AM
Owners and tenant advocates clash over short-term rental bill for houses

… a sign of just how controversial shortterm rentals are in NYCand the big money being spent to amplify both sides of … from Citizens Housing Planning Council In some boroughs the share is higher 28 percent in Brooklyn and 45 percent in … is not the full picture Many buildings are owned by private equity bought expressly to become shortterm rentals she said …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 22, 2025 - 3:30PM