A Farmhouse in the Czech Republic
Slideshow, Today
A 19th-century farmhouse offers an acre of peace and quiet and yet is within an hour of Prague.
House Hunting in … the Czech Republic
Real Estate, Today
A 19th-century farmhouse offers an acre of peace and quiet and yet is within an hour of Prague.
$2.4 Million Homes in Florida, Rhode Island and Colorado
Real Estate, Today
A beachfront townhouse on Siesta Key, a shingled home near the bay in Bristol and a Tudor-style house in a leafy Denver enclave.
$2.4 Million Homes in Colorado, Rhode Island and Florida
Slideshow, Today
A beachfront townhouse on Siesta Key, a shingled home near the bay in Bristol and a Tudor-style house in a leafy Denver enclave.
Mill Basin, Brooklyn: House-Proud, but Not Too Accessible
Real Estate, Today
The remote location was once prestigious, but the lack of subway service is now considered a liability. Still, it means there are deals to be had.
Living in Mill Basin, Brooklyn
Slideshow, Today
A peninsula by Jamaica Bay is popular with boaters and sun lovers.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, Yesterday
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Shared Work Spaces Spread, Mixing Styles and Services
Business, Yesterday
Shared office space is no longer the province of only sole proprietors, start-ups and young professionals.
HUD Ignored Procedures in Selling Distressed Mortgages, Report Says
Business, Yesterday
A federal oversight agency says that the Department of Housing and Urban Development sold the mortgages without first giving the public a due notice.
Homes That Sold for Around $1,500,000
Real Estate, July 23
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Don’t Let Detroit’s Revival Rest on an Injustice
Op Ed, July 22
Many longtime residents have lost their homes unfairly.
Aging and Rent Stabilization
Real Estate, July 22
If one spouse moves out of a rent-stabilized apartment, does the other one have the right to stay, even if her name isn’t on the lease?...
Shopping for Low Stools
Real Estate, July 21
Useful in almost any room, low stools offer a place not just to sit, but to rest your feet, your drink or your eyes.
Andy Blankenbuehler, ‘Hamilton’ Choreographer, at Home in Harlem
Real Estate, July 21
When the choreographer finally got his dream house, it was during a nightmarish time in his life.
A Surge in Sales to Foreign Buyers
Real Estate, July 21
Chinese buyers spent far more than other foreign buyers in the U.S. residential real estate market.
What I Love | Andy Blankenbuehler
Slideshow, July 21
The choreographer and his family find a place where there is room to roam, and room enough for a room where it happens.
Homes for Sale in New York City
Real Estate, July 21
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Midtown, and in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, July 21
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Midtown, and in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, July 21
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Waccabuc, N.Y., and a six-bedroom in Middletown, N.J.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, July 21
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Waccabuc, N.Y., and a six-bedroom in Middletown, N.J.
The Heartbreak of a Co-op Rejection
Real Estate, July 21
Buying an apartment in New York City is a grueling process, and being rejected by a co-op board is a sting that lasts.
Extreme Commuting
Real Estate, July 21
The number of people who commute two hours or more to work is expected to grow, especially now that it is easier to work occasionally from home.
When the (Empty) Apartment Next Door Is Owned by an Oligarch
Sunday Business, July 21
Foreign money is flowing into neighborhoods in North America. But what does that mean for the neighbors?...
When Name-Calling Hits Home
Editorial, July 20
The proliferation of snappy new names for old neighborhoods in New York has been met in some cases with spirited resistance.
A Southern View With Light, by Columbus Circle
Real Estate, July 20
The goal was sunshine and quiet, and proximity to a subway hub.
Freddie Mac Follows Fannie Mae to Rental Market, With Affordability as Goal
Business, July 19
Unlike its mortgage finance counterpart, which agreed this year to a financing deal for a large private-equity-backed landlord, Freddie Mac is focused on midsize owners of rentals.
What You Get for $500,000
Slideshow, July 19
An antebellum home near Pittsburgh, a modernist house outside Santa Fe, N.M., and an 1895 townhouse in St. Louis.
$500,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Missouri
Real Estate, July 19
An antebellum home near Pittsburgh, a modernist house outside Santa Fe, N.M., and an 1895 townhouse in St. Louis.
House Hunting in … Brittany
Real Estate, July 19
Chateaus and other high-end homes are more affordable in Brittany than in other parts of France, although prices have been increasing in recent years.
A Restored Chateau in Brittany
Slideshow, July 19
This eight-bedroom chateau is being sold for $1.6 million.
Downtown Yonkers: A Cleaner, Greener Place to Call Home
Real Estate, July 19
New York’s fourth-largest city is being revitalized from the inside out, and developers are busy adding residential high-rises to an area once bereft of them.
Living in Downtown Yonkers, N.Y.
Slideshow, July 19
New York’s fourth-largest city is being revitalized from the inside out.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, July 18
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Frances Gabe, Creator of the Only Self-Cleaning Home, Dies at 101
National, July 18
Equal parts quixotic dreamer and accomplished visionary, Ms. Gabe made the house do its own scrubbing.
The Cost of a Hot Economy in California: A Severe Housing Crisis
National, July 17
An explosion in costs has emerged as a central problem for the state, and state and local governments are pondering a series of measures to correct course.
Scaffolding on Harlem Corner: Making Eyes Sore for at Least 17 Years
Metro, July 16
The structure, erected for safety, has frustrated residents and business owners, and it shows how a temporary fix can become a permanent nuisance.
Homes That Sold for Around $450,000
Real Estate, July 16
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
When Your Renovation Damages a Neighbor’s Apartment
Real Estate, July 15
How much of a neighbor’s kitchen are you obliged to repair when damage results from your own renovation?...
Canada Letter: Mortgages on the Rise and a Massive Ice Chunk
Foreign, July 14
What a lending rate increase could mean for housing prices across Canada, and what an ice break in the Antarctic means for the future.
A Palladian Villa in Italy, Listed for $45 Million
Real Estate, July 14
The Villa Cornaro, one of the most influential buildings in the world, is being sold by an American couple.
A Palladian Villa in Italy
Slideshow, July 14
The Villa Cornaro , one of the most influential buildings in the world, is for sale for about $45 million.
The Best Neighborhoods for New York Night Workers
Real Estate, July 14
The best New York City neighborhoods for night shift workers, based on commute time, rents and crime statistics.
Making the Most of a Hamptons Rental Home
Real Estate, July 14
A young family makes sure it takes full advantage of a summer rental in Westhampton that costs nearly $40,000 for the season.
The North Fork Has a New Name: NoFo
Real Estate, July 14
Minus the flash and price of the Hamptons, the North Fork on the East End of Long Island now attracts a younger crowd from Brooklyn and Manhattan.
How to Protect Your House When You’re on Vacation
Real Estate, July 14
10 things to consider before you shut the front door and head off on a vacation.
Homes for Sale in New York City and the Region
Real Estate, July 14
This week’s properties are in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, Thornwood, N.Y., and Stamford, Conn.
Homes for Sale in the Hamptons
Real Estate, July 14
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Amagansett, N.Y., and a six-bedroom in Montauk, N.Y.
On the Market in New York City and the Region
Slideshow, July 14
This week’s properties are in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, Thornwood, N.Y., and Stamford, Conn.
On the Market in the Hamptons
Slideshow, July 14
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Amagansett, N.Y., and six-bedroom in Montauk, N.Y.
Investing in Malls, Despite Store Closings
Sunday Business, July 14
Faced with waves of store closures, malls look far and wide for new visitor magnets. Golf, anyone? Karaoke?...
Hamptons Homes Blur the Line Between Inside and Out
Real Estate, July 14
From $50 million mansions to more modest homes, the focus is on outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly with the living room.
A House Near the Beach, With Room for Friends
Real Estate, July 13
A Chelsea couple find a place in East Hampton, N.Y., to use as a year-round escape.
House Hunting in … the Bahamas
Real Estate, July 12
Housing sales slowed in the Bahamas after the 2008 financial crisis, but since 2013 the market has been rebounding.
A Four-Bedroom House in the Bahamas
Slideshow, July 12
The three-story villa is in the gated Old Fort Bay community on the northwest coast of New Providence.
$975,000 Homes in Washington, Maine and Mississippi
Real Estate, July 12
A cedar-shake house on Bainbridge Island, a clapboard home in Yarmouth and a Federal-style house near Biloxi.
What You Get for $975,000
Slideshow, July 12
A cedar-shake house on Bainbridge Island, a clapboard home in Yarmouth and a Federal-style house near Biloxi.
Sag Harbor, N.Y.: Celebrities and Small-Town Aura
Real Estate, July 12
This village on the South Fork of Long Island is home to rock stars, but in many ways is just a small, tightknit place.
Living in Sag Harbor, N.Y.
Slideshow, July 12
This village on the South Fork of Long Island is home to rock stars and other celebrities, but in many ways is just a small, tightknit town.
Development-Weary Neighborhood Tries to Block a New Luxury Tower
Metro, July 11
Against local opposition, a developer wants to build a 67-story skyscraper on an East Side street. He needs to beat a zoning change to do it.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, July 11
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Lonely Giant of the Taipei Skyline Is About to Get Some Company
Business, July 11
Taipei 101, a symbol of a modern and ambitious Taiwan, was built to attract attention and business. Now it will be joined by a new crop of skyscrapers.
Crackdown Chills Hong Kong’s Indie Music Scene
Foreign, July 9
Restrictive zoning and performance rules are hindering musicians, who are already hard-pressed to find venues that cater to working-class fans.
Homes That Sold for Around $600,000
Real Estate, July 9
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Who Pays to Uproot a Terrace?
Real Estate, July 8
If the condo board requires you to clear a landscaped terrace for a special building project, who pays for the cost?...
In Case You Missed It: June's Top Real Estate Stories
Interactive, July 7
Catch up on the most popular stories of the month.
Interview Prep for Dogs
Real Estate, July 7
Tips for dog owners on training and preparing their pets for life in a co-op.
How a Home Bargain Became a ‘Pain in the Butt,’ and Worse
Business, July 7
A contract for deed, a seller-financed deal, can make it difficult to determine who owns a property, and who is responsible for paying taxes.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, July 7
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, the East Village and Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, July 7
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, the East Village and Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
June’s Most Popular Properties
Real Estate, July 7
The most popular properties on The New York Times ‘Find a Home’ real estate listings site.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, July 7
This week’s properties include a converted horse barn in Montclair, N.J., and a five-bedroom in Brookville, N.Y.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, July 7
This week’s properties include a converted horse barn in Montclair, N.J., and a five-bedroom house in Brookville, N.Y.
Lynn Ahrens and Her Little House in the Sky
Real Estate, July 7
The lyricist of the Broadway show “Anastasia,” on the penthouse that convinced her to move to Midtown.
Second Avenue Subway Brings New Development
Real Estate, July 7
Real estate prices stagnated while it was under construction, but now that the new subway line is open, about a dozen new buildings are planned.
What I Love | Lynn Ahrens
Slideshow, July 7
The Broadway lyricist on the penthouse that convinced her to move to Midtown.
As Rents Rise in the Bronx, Old-Timers Feel the Pressure
Real Estate, July 7
In a Port Morris tenement, residents see the neighborhood changing and they brace for the prospect of rising rent.
Shopping for Outdoor Dining Tables
Real Estate, July 7
Why buy an outdoor table? Because the right one can make your whole home seem bigger.
Is Your Dog a Good Neighbor?
Real Estate, July 7
Co-op boards and building managers often conduct rigorous screenings of the dogs of potential residents. What will yours need to pass?...
SoHa in Harlem? The Misguided Madness of Neighborhood Rebranding
Metropolitan, July 6
Real-estate interests are hoping to rename a portion of Upper Manhattan. Some politicians aren’t having it.
A Dress Designer Picks Borough Park
Real Estate, July 6
Hazel Teo did not like the “net effective rent” lure, and stood her ground, choosing a studio that charged the same amount each month.
Purchase, N.Y.: A Celebrity Sanctum With Wide-Open Spaces
Real Estate, July 5
This hamlet in the town of Harrison has both college and corporate campuses.
Living in Purchase, N.Y.
Slideshow, July 5
This hamlet in the town of Harrison has college and corporate campuses, created when wealthy 20th-century landowners sold off properties to diverse interests.
$2.2 Million Homes in Vermont, South Carolina and Pennsylvania
Real Estate, July 5
A 19th-century house in Barnard, an antebellum home near Augusta and a country modern retreat in Bucks County.
What You Get for $2.2 Million
Slideshow, July 5
A 19th-century house in Barnard, an antebellum home near Augusta and a country modern retreat in Bucks County.
House Hunting in … Amsterdam
Real Estate, July 5
With high demand for housing and little supply, Amsterdam has seen prices increase in the past several years.
A Four-Bedroom Estate Outside Amsterdam
Slideshow, July 5
With high demand for housing and little supply, the city has seen prices increase in the past several years.
A Vietnamese Architect’s Easy-to-Erect Homes for the Poor
Foreign, July 5
Vo Trong Nghia has created low-cost prefabricated structures that he hopes can house people in slums, remote areas and refugee camps.
House Hunting in … Amsterdam
Real Estate, July 5
With high demand for housing and little supply, Amsterdam has seen prices increase in the past several years.
A Holdout Delays a Developer’s Latest High-Rise Dream
Metro, July 4
Sheldon Solow has waited decades to build a new apartment building on 57th Street. Now, he’s trying to evict an antiques dealer to clear the way.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, July 4
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Apple Disrupts Silicon Valley With Another Eye-Catcher: Its New Home
Business, July 4
Apple Park, headquarters for 12,000 people, has brought tourists, businesses and higher real estate prices to the surrounding area.
Creating a Home for L.G.B.T. Seniors in New York City
Metro, July 3
Two new affordable-housing buildings in Brooklyn and the Bronx will serve older gay people who may feel isolated in other retirement homes.
Homes That Sold for Around $750,000
Real Estate, July 2
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
How a Co-op Divvies Up Its Shares
Real Estate, July 1
If an apartment has more shares than another similar one — making its maintenance payment higher — is it possible to adjust the allocation of shares?...
New Condo Complaints Heat Up
Real Estate, June 30
Homeowners are seeing the same problems that plagued shoddy buildings in the last housing cycle, but a new court ruling may limit their legal options.
A TriBeCa Penthouse Sells for $48 Million
Real Estate, June 30
A penthouse at the pinnacle of 56 Leonard, the distinctive Jenga-like glass skyscraper, has finally sold.
The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
Interactive, June 30
A home operates with the seasons, coming to life in the spring and hunkering down for the winter. Follow this natural arc all year long and your house will run like a well-oiled machine.
For Two San Francisco Transplants, an Easy Transition
Real Estate, June 30
When they left the west coast for New York, they discovered what they hadn’t known they were looking for.
Where Can You Get the Most Space for the Money?
Real Estate, June 30
Comparing home values per square foot in the largest U.S. cities reveals astounding differences.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, June 30
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in New Canaan, Conn., and Sands Point, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, June 30
This week’s properties include five-bedroom homes in New Canaan, Conn., and Sands Point, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, June 30
This week’s properties are on Sutton Place, in Lenox Hill, and in Downtown Brooklyn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, June 30
This week’s properties are on Sutton Place, in Lenox Hill, and in Downtown Brooklyn.
The Hurricane-Proof Beach House
Real Estate, June 30
The Sea Bright, N.J., home was designed to be indestructible.
Helping Those Who Hoard
Real Estate, June 30
In a city where most people live close together, in small spaces, hoarding is a problem that affects everyone — and solving it isn’t that simple.
Once a Model City, Hong Kong Is in Trouble
Foreign, June 29
When the British left 20 years ago, Hong Kong was seen as a rare blend of East and West that China might seek to emulate. Now, increasingly, it’s a cautionary tale.
For Building Designers, a Customized Apartment
Real Estate, June 29
An Israeli couple find a floor-through at an estate sale and make it their own.
House Hunting in … Frankfurt, Germany
Real Estate, June 28
With a rapidly growing population and limited housing supply, Frankfurt has seen prices increase by more than 10 percent in the last year.
An Airy Penthouse on the Fourth Floor
Slideshow, June 28
This Frankfurt home has its own elevator, along with a loft-like living area, fireplace and terrace.
An Airy Penthouse on the Fourth Floor
Slideshow, June 28
This Frankfurt home has its own elevator, along with a loft-like living area, fireplace and terrace.
What You Get for $600,000
Slideshow, June 28
A historic brick house in Columbus, a midcentury ranch in Michigan and a 1799 retreat in New York
$600,000 Houses in Ohio, Michigan and New York
Real Estate, June 28
A historic brick house in Columbus, a midcentury ranch in Bloomfield Township, and a 1799 retreat in Old Chatham.
What You Get for $600,000
Slideshow, June 28
A historic brick house in Columbus, a midcentury ranch in Michigan and a 1799 retreat in New York...
New York City Approves Rent Increases for Regulated Apartments
Metro, June 27
The Rent Guidelines Board voted Tuesday to allow a raise of 1.25 percent on one-year leases and 2 percent on two-year leases of rent-regulated apartments.
Little Neck, Queens: City Perks on the Edge of the Suburbs
Real Estate, June 28
This neighborhood on the cusp of Long Island offers the conveniences of an urban setting with the comfort of friendly neighbors.
Living in Little Neck, Queens
Slideshow, June 28
This neighborhood on the cusp of Long Island offers the conveniences of an urban setting with the comfort of friendly neighbors.
Living in Little Neck, Queens
Slideshow, June 28
This neighborhood on the cusp of Long Island offers the conveniences of an urban setting with the comfort of friendly neighbors.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, June 27
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Putting Delaware’s Protected Coast Back to Work
Business, June 27
Officials are considering changing a 1971 law protecting coastal areas in hopes that reopening 14 sites to industrial development will create jobs.