Historic Bank Buildings Get a Second Act
Real Estate, Today
New developments across the city are repurposing the opulent spaces where New Yorkers once deposited their savings.
A New Role for Grand Old Banks
Slideshow, Today
New developments across the city are adapting the opulent spaces where New Yorkers once deposited their savings.
Where Are Adults Living With Their Parents?
Real Estate, Yesterday
More adults are living with their parents, but home prices may not be the only thing driving that trend.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, Yesterday
This week’s properties are in the financial district, Harlem and Brooklyn Heights.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, Yesterday
This week’s properties are in the financial district, Harlem and Brooklyn Heights.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, Yesterday
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in East Amwell, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Larchmont, N.Y.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, Yesterday
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in East Amwell, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Larchmont, N.Y.
A Room With a (New) View
Interactive, Yesterday
A Manhattan renter sets out to buy a one-bedroom with an inspiring vista and a kitchen worth cooking in. See if you can guess where he wound up.
Tenants May Get More Protections in New York City, After Decades of Battles. Here’s Why.
New York, April 17
Newly empowered Democrats in Albany have hopes of approving a cadre of bills aimed at tightening rent regulations.
House Hunting in … Hong Kong
Real Estate, April 17
Even as world events conspire to dent its prices and sales volume, Hong Kong remains the world’s most expensive housing market.
A Modern Penthouse on Hong Kong Island
Slideshow, April 17
This two-bedroom penthouse with a large rooftop terrace in the Mid-Levels West district is on the market for $5.3 million.
$330,000 Homes in Minnesota, Missouri and Maine
Real Estate, April 17
A Craftsman bungalow in St. Paul, a contemporary ranch house in Springfield and a shingled cottage in Long Island.
What You Get for $330,000
Slideshow, April 17
A Craftsman bungalow in St. Paul; a contemporary ranch house in Springfield, Mo.; and a shingled cottage in Long Island, Me.
Sharon, Conn.: A Calm, Quiet Town, 15 Minutes From the Train
Real Estate, April 17
The nearly 60-square-mile town is the third-largest in Connecticut — and one of the least densely populated.
Living In ... Sharon, Conn.
Slideshow, April 17
The nearly 60-square-mile town is the third-largest in Connecticut. It also happens to be one of the least densely populated.
Another Reason to Hate Hudson Yards
Opinion, April 16
The billion-dollar luxury real estate project in Manhattan is exploiting a cash-for-visas program meant for the poor.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, April 16
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
A Space Fit for a Comma Queen
Real Estate, April 16
For the author and former New Yorker copy editor Mary Norris, furnishing an apartment is all about the books.
Good Light, Good Karma and Lots of Books
Slideshow, April 16
For the author and former New Yorker copy editor Mary Norris, furnishing an apartment is all about books and talismans.
Should I Warn My Daughter About My Abusive Ex-Husband?
Magazine, April 16
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on alerting a child to your ex’s bad behavior, what to do about condos turned into Airbnbs and more.
A Cold Loft in an Industrial Part of Bedford-Stuyvesant? Sure
Real Estate, April 15
A musician puts up with frigid winters in a Brooklyn loft because the space allows him to build a musical community.
Homes That Sold for Around $1,500,000
Real Estate, April 14
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
How to Escape the Dreaded ‘Tenant Blacklist’
Real Estate, April 13
Once you’re on this publicly available list, it’s nearly impossible to get off. But that doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to rent again.
An Instant Community in the Catskills
Real Estate, April 12
One family decided to buy a second home in the Hudson Valley. They told their friends, who told their friends, and so on.
Congregating in the Catskills
Slideshow, April 12
One couple’s decision to buy a second home in Sullivan County led several of their friends to do the same.
I’m Over Open-Concept Design
Real Estate, April 12
Design shows are all about tearing down walls and opening up spaces, but what’s wrong with a little more privacy and a little less togetherness?
Is the Hudson Valley Turning Into the Hamptons?
Real Estate, April 12
Developers have discovered the once-sleepy Catskills and are building million-dollar homes there. And now there’s a bus service modeled after the Hampton Jitney.
The Hampton-ification of the Hudson Valley
Slideshow, April 12
As more New Yorkers buy second homes in the once-sleepy Catskills, some worry the area is becoming too much like the Hamptons.
In China, a $30,000 Penalty for Maligning a Building’s Feng Shui
World, April 11
A blogger warned of “heart-piercing” and “noxious” energy at a Beijing building. A Chinese court disagreed.
Hudson Valley Price Check
Real Estate, April 11
If you’re in the market for a home upstate, here’s how some of the counties stack up, price-wise.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, April 11
This week’s properties are in Battery Park City, Chelsea and Kensington, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, April 11
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Irvington, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, April 11
This week’s properties are in Battery Park City, Chelsea and Kensington, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, April 11
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Irvington, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn.
An Owner Becomes a Renter in Jersey City
Interactive, April 11
Figuring he can get more for his money, a homeowner sells his condo and searches the Hudson River waterfront for a gleaming rental. See if you can guess which he chose.
$1.1 Million Homes in California, Florida and New York
Real Estate, April 10
A midcentury-modernist house in Los Angeles, a cottage on a lagoon in Sarasota and a six-family retreat in the Hudson Valley.
House Hunting in … Austria
Real Estate, April 10
In Vienna, home prices are rising thanks to a robust economy and a reputation as one of the world’s most livable cities.
A Duplex in the Heart of Vienna
Slideshow, April 10
This light-filled penthouse in the historic Innere Stadt district is on the market for $6.6 million.
What You Get for $1.1 Million
Slideshow, April 10
A midcentury-modernist house in Los Angeles; a cottage on a lagoon in Sarasota, Fla.; and a six-family retreat in Gallatin, N.Y.
Cold Spring, N.Y.: A Sylvan Village That Beckons City Commuters
Real Estate, April 10
For New Yorkers looking for greenery and culture, the Putnam County village is an irresistible draw. Some residents say that’s a “double-edged sword.”
Living In ... Cold Spring, N.Y.
Slideshow, April 10
For New Yorkers looking for greenery and culture, the Putnam County village can be an irresistible draw. Some residents say that’s a “double-edged sword.”
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, April 9
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Reinventing a Life, and a House, in Massachusetts
Real Estate, April 9
For the founder of a New York City gym, the rocky coast north of Boston offered an opportunity for a second act — and a new home to reflect that.
An Indoor-Outdoor House in Prides Crossing
Slideshow, April 9
For the founder of a New York City gym, the rocky coast north of Boston offered an opportunity for a second act — and a new home to reflect that.
Shopping for Mugs
Real Estate, April 8
Does it really matter what you drink your coffee out of? Some are convinced that it does.
Homes That Sold for Around $450,000
Real Estate, April 7
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
In San Francisco, Making a Living From Your Billionaire Neighbor’s Trash
U.S., April 7
In a city swollen by the wealth of the tech industry, the rich and poor live very separate lives. But sometimes they connect through the garbage.
Can My Building Turn Off the Heat in April?
Real Estate, April 6
Apartment buildings in New York don’t get to decide when it’s time to switch from heat to air-conditioning.
Spruced-Up Manhattan Townhouses Sell for Big Discounts
Real Estate, April 5
After lingering on the market, an Upper East Side mansion owned by Broadway producers and a Village carriage house once rented by a pop star finally close.
Hudson Yards: A City Within a City
Real Estate, April 5
New York’s newest neighborhood drew inspiration from Battery Park City, but is filled with 21st-century twists.
The Best Time to List Your Home
Real Estate, April 4
If you live in one of the cities listed here? Right now.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, April 4
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Gowanus, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, April 4
This week’s properties include five-bedroom homes in Pennington, N.J. and Oyster Bay Cove, N.Y.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, April 4
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Gowanus, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, April 4
This week’s properties include five-bedroom homes in Pennington, N.J. and Oyster Bay Cove, N.Y.
Landlords Get a $173 Million Deal From City as Their Lawyer Raises Funds for de Blasio
New York, April 4
The lawyer’s work for Mayor Bill de Blasio may resurrect questions of whether the mayor blurs the line between city business and political fund-raising.
Browsing Brooklyn’s Bells and Whistles
Interactive, April 4
This week's Hunt subject chose among three new buildings with amenities galore. See if your choice matches his in our new interactive feature.
House Hunting in … Montenegro
Real Estate, April 3
In the historic Kotor Bay region, demand and prices are rising as the country expands its appeal to foreign buyers.
A Waterfront Villa in Montenegro
Slideshow, April 3
This four-bedroom stone villa at the foot of Mount Lovcen in the historic Kotor Bay region of Montenegro is on the market for $3.5 million.
$875,000 Homes in North Carolina, Wisconsin and California
Real Estate, April 3
A renovated 1835 sawmill in Greensboro, a Gilded Age condominium in Milwaukee and a seaside house in Sonoma County.
What You Get for $875,000
Slideshow, April 3
A renovated 1835 sawmill in Greensboro, N.C.; a Gilded Age condominium in Milwaukee; and a seaside house in Sonoma County, Calif.
Long Beach, N.Y.: A Bedroom Community That Began as a Resort
Real Estate, April 3
About 20 miles from Manhattan as the sea gull flies, the beachfront city is known for its older residents, but is increasingly home to young families as well.
Living In ... Long Beach, N.Y.
Slideshow, April 3
About 20 miles from Manhattan as the sea gull flies, the city is known for its older residents, but is increasingly home to young families as well.
Nightmare at 39 Pearl Street: A Clerical Error Quadruples Taxes
New York, April 2
New York admits it sometimes makes mistakes in collecting property taxes — but it still fights to keep the money.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, April 2
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
The Easy Way to Create a Smart Home
Real Estate, April 2
You no longer need to renovate — or spend a lot of money — to incorporate smart technology into your home. Here’s how to do it in a few quick steps.
Moving for the L Train
Real Estate, April 1
They left Bushwick, Brooklyn, for South Williamsburg to get ahead of the planned shutdown. Then the shutdown was canceled.
Homes That Sold for Around $600,000
Real Estate, March 31
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
New York State Budget Deal Brings Congestion Pricing, Plastic Bag Ban and Mansion Tax
New York, March 31
The budget agreement, announced early Sunday, includes a new tax on high-end homes and a fee to drive into Manhattan’s busiest areas.
Can My Co-op Really Ban Young Children From the Backyard?
Real Estate, March 30
Co-ops cannot discriminate against any shareholder. But they also have to protect the building.
Facebook Faces a Reckoning for Redlining
Opinion, March 29
The government says that advertising designed to exclude certain groups violates the Fair Housing Act.
N.Y. Had a Plan for a ‘Pied-à-Terre’ Tax on Expensive Homes. The Real Estate Industry Stopped It.
New York, March 29
Logistical concerns and swift, vigorous lobbying by the real estate industry stalled a proposal that had legislative support.
When Condo Boards and Residents Clash, Legal Bills Mount
Your Money, March 29
When people buy into a development with a board or housing association, landing in the middle of a board dispute can be a financial disaster.
A TV Anchor’s Park Avenue Apartment for Sale
Real Estate, March 29
The four-bedroom, four-bath co-op was the primary residence for Deborah Norville and her family for the last 17 years. The list price will be $4.5 million.
Deborah Norville’s Park Avenue Co-op Goes on the Market
Slideshow, March 29
The television journalist’s four-bedroom, four bath apartment is listed at $4.5 million.
A Handyman, a Sudden Eviction and a Gentrification Battle Royale
New York, March 29
How a sprawling Brooklyn co-op, an enclave of progressive good will, fell out over a free apartment and a beloved caretaker.
The Gurus of Tidiness: If You Like Marie Kondo …
Real Estate, March 29
The Japanese organizer may be the star of the moment, but others have equally appealing theories and strategies for decluttering your home.
The Landlord Wants Facial Recognition in Its Rent-Stabilized Buildings. Why?
New York, March 28
The surveillance economy is coming, and it’s no coincidence that its first stop is in marginalized communities.
Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination With Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says
U.S., March 28
The Department of Housing and Urban Development sued the company for violating the federal Fair Housing Act by limiting who sees ads based on characteristics like race, religion and national origin.
Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination With Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says
U.S., March 28
The Department of Housing and Urban Development sued the company for violating the federal Fair Housing Act by limiting who sees ads based on characteristics like race, religion and national origin.
Where Will Sellers Get What They’re Asking?
Real Estate, March 28
If you’re listing a home in one of these neighborhoods in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, you may well get more than you’re asking — or a lot less.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, March 28
This week’s homes include a five-bedroom in Bernardsville, N.J. and a four-bedroom in Weston, Conn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, March 28
This week’s homes are in Bernardsville, N.J., and Weston, Conn.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
Real Estate, March 28
This week’s properties are in Manhattan’s garment district, Astoria, Queens, and the Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, March 28
This week’s properties are in the Garment District, Astoria, Queens, and the Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn.
Down by the Bay, in Brooklyn
Real Estate, March 28
A Manhattan transplant finds more serenity and space for his children in the waterfront neighborhood of Red Hook.
House Hunting on … Jersey
Real Estate, March 27
The largest of the Channel Islands tightly regulates its housing market, keeping demand and prices elevated.
A Historic Farmhouse With Modern Updates
Slideshow, March 27
This traditional four-bedroom home with modern features on the island of Jersey, off the French coast, is on the market for about $2.6 million.
$1.3 Million Homes in Connecticut, Arizona and Oregon
Real Estate, March 27
A 1904 Arts and Crafts estate in Stamford, a mountainside house in Tucson and a 1924 bungalow in Portland.
What You Get for $1.3 Million
Slideshow, March 27
A 1904 Arts and Crafts estate in Stamford, Conn.; a mountainside house in Tucson; and a 1924 bungalow in Portland, Ore.
Harding Township, N.J.: A Historic Place That Feels Like the Country
Real Estate, March 27
Long considered one of New Jersey’s most exclusive areas, where families remain for generations, the bucolic township is beginning to welcome change.
Living In ... Harding Township, N.J.
Slideshow, March 27
Long considered one of New Jersey’s most exclusive areas, where families remain for generations, the bucolic township is beginning to welcome change.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, March 26
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Feng Shui Tips for a Harmonious Life
Real Estate, March 26
Experts say the energies and directions of feng shui, the ancient Chinese practice for optimizing the home, change yearly.
In Texas, a Whole House on Half a Lot
Real Estate, March 26
Building a house is expensive, so two couples in Austin came up with a creative plan to share the pain.
Two Houses, One Lot
Slideshow, March 26
Building a house is expensive, so two couples in Austin came up with a creative plan to share the pain.
An Ex-Fox News Host Pitched ‘Financial Freedom.’ His Clients Want Their Money Back.
Sports, March 25
Clayton Morris has been sued by nearly two dozen customers who say they were sold ramshackle homes as investment properties.
An Ex-Fox News Host Pitched ‘Financial Freedom.’ His Clients Want Their Money Back.
Business, March 25
Clayton Morris has been sued by nearly two dozen customers who say they were sold ramshackle homes as investment properties.
Why Housing Policy Is Climate Policy
Opinion, March 25
In California, where home prices are pushing people farther from their jobs, rising traffic is creating more pollution.
Shopping for Ceiling Fans
Real Estate, March 25
There are a lot of ugly fans. But if you choose carefully, it’s like adding a piece of sculpture to a room.
Homes That Sold for Around $800,000
Real Estate, March 24
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
A Pied-à-Terre Tax Will Bring Revenue New York Needs
Opinion, March 23
A tax on second homes of over $5 million won’t solve income inequality, but it could help boost the city’s coffers.
New Buyer. New Building. New Problems.
Real Estate, March 23
Buyers in new developments often feel powerless when it comes to getting management to address unexpected issues. But that power is within their reach.
When a Phone App Opens Your Apartment Door, but You Just Want a Key
New York, March 23
Residents of a Manhattan building where tenants must use an app to open the lobby door have filed a lawsuit challenging the practice.
A Condo Inspired by Japanese Aesthetics
Real Estate, March 22
The 12-story building that will replace the Church of the Redeemer in Boerum Hill borrows from Japanese architecture and gardens.
Buying Your First Home? Save, and Save Some More
Real Estate, March 22
The dream of owning a home in New York City can seem unattainable, especially for first-time buyers in need of a hefty down payment.
Translating Broker Babble
Real Estate, March 22
Real estate brokers have their own language when writing up property listings, but let us decipher it for you.
Making and Changing Your Must-Have List
Real Estate, March 22
The process of house hunting often forces you to adjust your wish list.
The Best Places to Be a Buyer — and the Worst
Real Estate, March 21
Looking to buy your first home? Here are the cities to consider, and the ones to avoid.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, March 21
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Ardsley, N.Y. and a three-bedroom in Chatham, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, March 21
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Turtle Bay and Dumbo, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, March 21
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Ardsley, N.Y. and a three-bedroom in Chatham, N.J.
A Brooklyn Studio, for Starters
Real Estate, March 21
After years of sharing rentals, a new buyer takes her savings to a fixer-upper in Kensington.
House Hunting in … St. Lucia
Real Estate, March 20
Bad weather and shaky economies in other parts of the world have conspired to hold down prices and demand on this island nation.
A Tranquil Villa on the Coast of St. Lucia
Slideshow, March 20
This four-bedroom house on St. Lucia is on the market for $2.75 million.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, March 20
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Turtle Bay and Dumbo, Brooklyn.
$250,000 Homes in Maryland, Virginia and Ohio
Real Estate, March 20
A 1925 condominium in Baltimore, a log cabin in Williamsburg and a storybook house near Cleveland.
What You Get for $250,000
Slideshow, March 20
A 1925 condominium in Baltimore; a log cabin in Williamsburg, Va.; and a storybook house near Cleveland.