Open house checklist: How to size up a co-op or condo at a glance

… a classic fivefloor walkup These are what Barron calls the homes curb appeal and they do set the first impressionThese …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 1, 2021 - 9:30AM
Prewar, post-war, or new construction—what’s the difference between these types of NYC buildings?

… fortune Plus whereas most prewar buildings are coops these homes are very close to evenly split between condos and … the volume of inventory has developers ensuring that these homes are equipped with the most uptodate design aesthetic … Many newer buildings are also wired for the latest in smarthome technology And many are green which is not something …

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'

… also has low ceilings and a really dated kitchen that looks homemade When pressed to say something positive about the … a new faucet This Kraus Standart Pro sink is $225 at The Home Depot This Kraus Artec Pro twofunction pulldown … These Levolor twoinch real wood blinds are $68 at The Home Depot … Redo the floors and closets in the bedroom   … …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |November 27, 2019 - 9:00AM
Are postwar buildings from the 1950s and '60s constructed better than ones built later?

… this Check out our guide to soundproofing here  Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an …

By Alanna Schubach |November 11, 2019 - 10:00AM
Tricks to sell a retro apartment—for $1,000 or less

… Before and after how a pro stager whipped this Brooklyn home into shapeand sold it over asking … Buy … Sales Market …

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