Financial District takes the #1 spot on StreetEasy’s top neighborhoods to watch in 2026

… areas that saw the greatest increase in searches by buyers and renters from 2024 to 2025 In a shift from last year … the neighborhood has grown more residential thanks to redevelopment projects like 25 Water St known as  SoMA the USs … $3600 median Housing here is largely single and multifamily townhouses with some lowrise apartment buildings But with …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 9, 2026 - 9:30AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… Thinking of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of … and landlords stringent income requirements And when you find a place you like you may  have to compete with other … to as common charges Some new condo developments have property tax abatements that keep property taxes extremely …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… Imagine signing a threemonth sublease for an apartment in New York City only to be kicked out after two weeks because … curated list of  furnished New York City apartments  delivers the privacy and exclusivity of luxury living with … now always requires a credit check bank statements a letter of employment and tax returns even if a renter is …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2025 - 10:30AM
I went to a showing for a no-fee rental. Why did the agent ask for a broker fee?

… Broker fees are an annoying fact of renting a New York City apartment These fees can be a huge hurdle for any renter but … Wagner said Editors note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … of Licensing Services which could suspend or revoke the agents license  You could also complain to the New York …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Manhattan co-op and condo sales fall 39 percent but the slowdown is not as bad as it seems

… going on Buyers think they are going to get deals while sellers are not under immediate pressure to sell leading to a decline in market activity … Buyers and sellers are on different pages … The real estate market has …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 6, 2023 - 9:30AM