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

… renovate your apartment or brownstone when you will enjoy the results But what about when the renovation is solely to make your property more appealing to buyers so …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 7, 2026 - 10:30AM
A co-op building wants only all-cash offers. Is that a red flag?

… … A restriction like this is legal and could indicate that the coop is looking for financially secure buyers our experts say But it could also mean the building … Send your questions to expertsbrickundergroundcom For more Ask an Expert questions and answers click here … You Might …

By Celia Young |June 17, 2024 - 12:00PM
3 ways NYC buyers can take advantage of falling mortgage rates

… if it meant borrowing at a higher rate It will also pull in buyers who have been renting temporarily while they wait for … listings and asking prices very high its hard to see how buyers can take advantage of their newfound buying power but … pricing pressure that sellers will face Read on for where buyers can gain an edge in 2024 … Flex your negotiating …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 16, 2024 - 3:00PM
Closing credits seal the deal but can mislead the next buyer

… effect in the new year Brokers argue the new negotiability for broker fees may encourage buyers to forgo using … available in new condo buildings that need to meet certain sales thresholds The typical example of a resale involving a … is a lack of clarity says Nicole Beauchamp a broker at Sothebys It creates more confusion in a market that is already …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 29, 2023 - 11:30AM
From Hell's Kitchen to Park Slope: We wanted a family-friendly area to put down roots and raise our son

… We ended up in Hells Kitchen where we lived in three different places over the course of a decade  The last one was a … on the market for a few months and was just a little high priced We really liked it so we started negotiating and … is not quite as new as the one we resided in before but it checks all the boxes  Our rent is $4300 which is about the …

By Kelly Kreth |December 22, 2023 - 9:30AM
What you can get for $1 million in Hell's Kitchen, an eclectic area that's 'close to everything'

… at listings in New York Citys most indemand neighborhoods for under $1 millionroughly the median sales price for … 2H … Listed for $625000 this studio condo in Parc Vendome Condominiums has hardwood floors beamed ceilings and walkin … offers a fulltime doorman and concierge an onsite parking garage and amenity suite with a fitness club swimming pool …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |December 20, 2023 - 9:45AM