Prewar, post-war, or new construction—what’s the difference between these types of NYC buildings?

… When you are looking to buy an apartment in New York City the terms prewar … fortune Plus whereas most prewar buildings are coops these homes are very close to evenly split between condos and … technology And many are green which is not something that builders in previous eras usually took into account In

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |February 27, 2020 - 9:00AM
How to update a very plain UES co-op, which has a kitchen that looks 'homemade'

… It also has low ceilings and a really dated kitchen that looks homemade When pressed to say something positive about … NYC fixerupper currently on the market and suggests how to improve it Still theres plenty that you can do here to … isnt entirely sure what hed do here Hed either continue the wood flooring from the living room into here in order to …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |November 27, 2019 - 9:00AM
Tricks to sell a retro apartment—for $1,000 or less

… Dilapidated bargains and trickedout new developments may dominate headlines … doesnt mean a full overhaul is necessary Phew In fact some experts recommend skipping a renovation … plastic to brushed metalthe place sold for $599000 its full asking price When you refinish floors repaint and add some …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 9, 2014 - 8:59AM