Manhattan prices show strength, Covid's impact on co-living, & more

By Austin Havens-Bowen | October 9, 2020 - 4:15PM

This week, readers checked out Brick to learn about Manhattan's sales market in the third quarter. Sales of co-ops and condos in the borough fell year-over-year by almost half, but the median price for co-ops slightly increased and leaped 19 percent for condos, according to the latest Elliman Report.

Also of interest: New York City co-living has taken a hit during the pandemic because of the loss of young renters, international students, and tourists, but it's still a good option for NYC renters who want flexibility. Brick spoke to CEOs of some co-living companies on how the experience has changed in the Covid era.

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Austin Havens-Bowen

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Austin Havens-Bowen is a writer and reporter. He previously covered local news for the Queens Ledger and The Hunts Point Express in the Bronx. He graduated from Hunter College with a BA in media studies. He rents a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria with his boyfriend and their two cats.

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