How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… Its one thing to renovate your apartment or brownstone when you will enjoy the results But what about … buyers and real estate agents on renovation issues A renovated apartment typically commands what Lipman calls a … The same thinking applies to someone buying in a coop or condo where stringent rules can make renovating a nightmare …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 7, 2026 - 10:30AM
You bought a NYC brownstone. How are you going to manage it?

… its a bit more complicated Yes you get abundant privacy and generous space and often a dedicated home officeperfect … of Brooklyn management company  Brownstone Property Group  is to get organized before you even close on … can find a tenant willing to take on certain tasks for a rental discount she added … Use subscription maintenance …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 4, 2025 - 11:00AM
Fewer buyers, steeper rents, and costlier renovations: How tariffs could impact NYC real estate

… real estate sales market  Wouldbe buyers who decide to rent instead could in turn send already skyhigh rents even higher in the summer months We could see a few … your bathroom renovation or the price you pay to buy or rent an apartment … Renovation roulette  … You might want to …

By Celia Young |April 17, 2025 - 11:30AM
7 ways to get small jobs done in your NYC apartment if you're not handy

… In matters of home décor I have long subscribed to the enlightened … someone to install them This is what I call a small stuff joba task that falls just beyond my skill set requires power … jobs … 2 Mooch inside talent … If you are in a large apartment building or a coop its likely that there is one or …

By Mary Lowengard |January 27, 2025 - 1:30PM
How to stay on top of your NYC co-op or condo renovation from a distance

… to put that money toward an extended vacation or renting a homeawayfromhome with different scenerysay a beach or mountain retreat  … you have a much more pleasant experience If you are worried about keeping tabs on the project from far away Katz says …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2024 - 2:30PM