Urbanite - am New York

7/18/12
real estate
By MARJORIE COHEN

Brokers dish on their current and dream pads
NYC's brokers are the ultimate insiders - the ones who know what's available before anyone else. They also spend their days in and out of buildings, apartments and neighborhoods, so when they decide to buy or rent they often have a good idea of exactly what they want.
We spoke with 10 of New York's busiest agents to find out what sold them on their apartments, what they feel they're missing,... » more
7/18/12
real estate
By AMNY

New tenant puts One World Trade Center at half-full
With two years of construction still ahead, half of the space in One World Trade Center is now leased as a federal agency has signed a 20-year deal to occupy floors 50 through 55 Wednesday.
The U.S. General Services Administration will occupy 270,000 square feet under a lease it signed with the Port Authority.
The publishing company Conde Nast also leased nearly 1.2 million square feet... » more
7/11/12
real estate
By IVAN PEREIRA

Manhattan apartment availability, rents rise in June: Reports
The vacancy rate for Manhattan apartments rose slightly from .89% in May to 1.01% in June, according to a report released today by realty firm Citi Habitats.
The group's president, Gary Malin, said there was also a rise in available homes, due to more tenants ditching their "starter apartments" and buying houses.
Despite the extra space, rents for all apartment types, including... » more
6/20/12
real estate
By MARJORIE COHEN

Home is where the office is
Whether it's the surge in work-at-home technology, the tricky economy, or the I-want-to-be-my-own-boss movement, home offices are on the rise, and more New Yorkers are finding that they like working just steps from their beds.
"People looking for apartments have become obsessed with finding one with another space that they can use as an office," says Clifford Finn, president of new... » more
6/6/12
real estate
By MARJORIE COHEN

Is your home the next film star?
You've got a drop-dead view from your terrace, a '50s-style kitchen in your brownstone, a loft worthy of Mr. Big. You think your apartment can be a movie star - that it's perfect for a film, television show or commercial shoot. But is it? And if it is, how can you make it happen?
Damon Gordon, a location manager who has worked on feature films ("The Adjustment Bureau," "The... » more
5/30/12
real estate
By ISABEL CASTRO

Good, bad and ugly commutes into midtown
New Yorkers brace themselves for sky-high rents, but for most, living in Manhattan is absolutely cost-prohibitive. That's why most who work in Manhattan must live in nearby boroughs like Queens and Brooklyn, where the space is ampler and the rents are lower. However, one sacrifice if you work in Manhattan is proximity to your job.
Here are some brokers' picks for the best commutes into midtown:
Long... » more
5/24/12
real estate
By TERI ROGERS

Real estate: How to bounce back if your sale falls through
Nearly every real estate deal hits a few rough patches on the way to the closing table. They're usually just speedbumps -- but not always. Here are a few tips for getting back on your feet if your deal implodes:
Don't panic
It may feel like the end of the world, but it's not. A home that was good enough to sell once will sell again.
If the buyer was rejected by the co-op board,... » more
5/23/12
real estate
By Sheila Anne Feeney

Tottenville: In the city, but a world away
This is NYC?
Disembarking at the last stop of the Staten Island Railway, you have to wonder.
A blizzard of sea and shore birds variously chirp, caw and carol. A shaggy brown animal the size of an ottoman waddles indifferently down the side of the train tracks, pausing periodically as if to gauge the direction of the fresh, salt-kissed air.
"That's a muskrat," said... » more
5/16/12
real estate
By Graham Wood

Even those who don't own still invest in their apartments
Todd Merrill has pumped $50,000 into a floor-to-ceiling renovation of his West 11th Street apartment, from a complete paint and plaster job to totally revamped cabinetry and brand-new floors.
With a hefty investment like that, you'd think he was setting up his dream home where he planned to live until his final days on Earth. But the truth is, he could leave - or lose - the apartment at any... » more
5/16/12
real estate
By Graham Wood

High rent got you down? Here are five nabes with great deals
With rents in Manhattan continually reaching new highs, it's getting harder to find an affordable apartment in the city. Gary Malin, president of realty firm Citi Habitats, offered five neighborhoods that still have good rental values:
Harlem "The neighborhood, especially along the 'Gold Coast' of Frederick Douglas Boulevard, is booming with new restaurants and condos," Malin said.... » more

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Brokers dish on their current and dream pads

real estate

New tenant puts One World Trade Center at half-full

real estate

Manhattan apartment availability, rents rise in June: Reports

real estate

Home is where the office is

real estate

Is your home the next film star?

real estate

Good, bad and ugly commutes into midtown

real estate

Real estate: How to bounce back if your sale falls through

real estate

Tottenville: In the city, but a world away

real estate

Even those who don't own still invest in their apartments

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High rent got you down? Here are five nabes with great deals

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