Celebrating what IS great-—or could be-—about NYC

… out that theres no shortage of dark eras throughout human history Hope is elusive but it will return eventually … my friend Now at the start of 2017 wed like to focus the many ways the city continues to give hope or as it were is … presentday immigrants The New York Times reports that both Mayor Bill De Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomowho are …

By Alanna Schubach |January 3, 2017 - 1:59PM
2017 real estate forecast: The Trump effect, concessions-mania, Bronx hype, the battle for the BQX, and more

… 2016 was a wild ride to put it gently And lets rip this BandAid … plans shaking up the outer boroughs and oh a little mayoral election on the horizon So no the next year may be a … in late 2014 to May 2015 chances are if you bought then you cant get back what you paid if you sell it right now says …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 2, 2017 - 11:55AM
Has NYC's new development boom been exaggerated?

… a term from our Republican presidential nominee yuge for new development sales New developments at one pointbetween 2012 and 2014 … releases and social media announcements heralding that apartments have been sold when in fact contracts have been …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |November 1, 2016 - 9:59AM
Renters: Here's how to take advantage of the boom in new developments

… want to lower their rents because they have investors and financing to worry about that are contingent on making a …

By Virginia K. Smith |October 24, 2016 - 12:59PM