What Does Ultra Wealth Look Like?
Business, Yesterday
In HBO’s “Mountainhead,” the “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong uses subtle status symbols — and a secluded $65 million ski chalet — to convey hierarchy among the 0.001 percent.
Don’t Trust Your Co-op Board? Here’s How to Take Over.
Real Estate, Yesterday
When a board refuses to communicate, hold elections, or provide access to records, it’s a red flag.
I’m Selling My Condo. Do I Tell Buyers What’s Being Used on the Lawn?
Magazine, May 30
My homeowner’s association uses toxic landscaping products.
A Ramshackle House on Nantucket, Brought Back to Shipshape
Real Estate, May 30
A woman moved to the island with her two children during the pandemic, and then stayed, settling into the community of Sconset.
Who Should Consider Getting Flood Insurance? These Days, Almost Everyone.
Your Money, May 30
Inland areas have suffered severe flooding in recent years, experts note. And standard homeowner policies don’t cover flood damage.
Los vecinos de un barrio construido para nazis recuerdan su origen siniestro
En español, May 30
En las afueras de Berlín, Waldsiedlung Krumme Lanke es un lugar idílico con una historia oscura y un símbolo del esfuerzo de Alemania por convivir con su pasado.
Time to Shine: Let’s Restore All Your Rusty Metal.
Real Estate, May 30
From creaky brass door hinges to antique silver, you can rehabilitate the metal in your home with some cheap tools and simple techniques.
$1 Million Homes in Italy
Real Estate, May 30
The historic Castelli Romani area of Rome is famed for its verdant landscape, wine production and stately homes.
No Square Footage? No Problem. These Home Gyms Make It Work.
Real Estate, May 30
Commercial gyms in New York City leave much to be desired. A few resourceful New Yorkers have turned their tiny spaces into functional home gyms.
After 50 Years in the Same Rental, She Grabbed Her Chance to Buy a Place
Interactive, May 29
A longtime Upper West Side denizen had up to $600,000 to spend on a studio or a one-bedroom: ‘The thing is, if not now, when?’
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, May 29
This week’s properties are six-bedroom in Pelham, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Plainfield, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, May 29
This week’s properties are Chelsea, Carnegie Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Want to Rent a Studio in New York? You May Need a Roommate.
Real Estate, May 29
Studio apartments in New York City and Miami are among the least affordable for solo renters.
High-Demand Section of Brooklyn Will Be Redesigned, Adding 4,600 Homes
New York, May 28
The plan, approved by the City Council, focuses on boosting residential development and job growth in a 21-block area along Atlantic Avenue in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
$650,000 Homes in Colorado, Georgia and Florida
Real Estate, May 28
A Streamline Moderne home in Denver, a condo in a former cotton mill in Atlanta and a bungalow in St. Petersburg
America Can Still Build Homes — for Professional Sports Teams
Opinion, May 28
Cities build stadiums in part because it’s so hard to build almost anything else.
Reluctant to Leave a Shelter Island Vacation, They Moved Full-Time
Real Estate, May 28
A family fell in love with the spot near the eastern end of Long Island, so they bought and gut-renovated a house, keeping energy-efficiency top of mind.
A Modern Townhouse Rises in Brooklyn and an Anonymous Critic Follows
Real Estate, May 27
Neighbors say the in-your-face design of the building made it a target for criticism, leading someone to tag it with a museum-style plaque that commented on New York City’s affordable housing crisis.
‘Are the Bricks Evil?’ In a Village Built for Nazis, Darkness Lingers.
Real Estate, May 27
On the outskirts of Berlin, Waldsiedlung Krumme Lanke is an idyllic neighborhood with a sinister past, and a symbol of Germany’s effort to both remember and forget.
$800,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, May 26
A bungalow in Berkeley, a house with sweeping views in Atascadero and a contemporary home in Joshua Tree.
Luxury Hotels Are Replacing Cheap Motels in the Hamptons
Real Estate, May 26
Some residents are lamenting the loss of the old-fashioned motor inns, while others say the “classic” lodgings were outdated and due for an upgrade.
What a Reporter Learned From Over 100 Wild Roommate Tales
Times Insider, May 25
The Metro section recently asked New Yorkers to share their roommate stories. Tales of maggots, emergency bathtub bunking and lifelong friendships ensued.
City Beekeepers: The Dos and Don’ts of Maintaining an Urban Hive
Real Estate, May 24
It’s perfectly legal to keep registered honeybee hives in the city, but they can’t become a nuisance to the neighbors.
Josh Hart’s Children’s Playroom, Mini Basketball Hoop Included
Real Estate, May 23
The Knicks player Josh Hart and his wife, Shannon Hart, commissioned Greenwich Play to design a multifaceted playroom for their twin boys.
$1.5 Million Homes in Crete, Greece
Real Estate, May 23
The largest and populous of the Greek islands offers historic stone villas and contemporary homes with views of the Aegean Sea.
How the Barter System Helped Cut Costs on Two Home Projects
Real Estate, May 23
Facing high building costs in Washington State, two friends, a home builder and an architect, shared their expertise to expand one house and build another.
A Slob, a Witch, a Lifelong Friend: New Yorkers’ Best Roommate Stories
New York, May 23
This time of year, the city becomes crowded with young people in search of roommates to share the rent. Nearly everyone ends up with at least one wild tale to tell.
A Times Square Office Tower Will Be Converted Into Apartments
New York, May 22
The 38-story building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan will be turned into 1,250 apartments.
She Traded Brooklyn for Jackson Heights With $300,000 to Spend. Was It Enough for a One-Bedroom?
Interactive, May 22
After bouncing through seven rentals in 10 years, an immigration lawyer set her sights on the diverse Queens neighborhood — a ‘microcosm of the whole world.’
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, May 22
This week’s properties are in the Flatiron district, the Beekman Place neighborhood and Dyker Heights.
Homes for Sale New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, May 22
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Newtown, Conn.
Homeowners of Color Face Greater Climate Risk
Real Estate, May 22
Nonwhite communities may have a more difficult road ahead as climate change exacerbates major weather events.
For These New Yorkers, Brutal Apartment Hunts Make Good Content
New York, May 22
Creators are documenting their searches on YouTube, giving viewers advice, a window into city life and sometimes a dose of schadenfreude.
V.P. of Real Estate Group Voted Out After Harassment Allegations
Real Estate, May 21
Calls for Craig Steinley to step down from the Appraisal Institute began immediately after The New York Times revealed claims of improper touching from multiple women.
Chicago Suburb Plans to Acquire Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home
Real Estate, May 21
The village of Dolton, Ill., has stepped in to buy the modest house where Pope Leo XIV spent some of his childhood. It may also use eminent domain.
$500,000 Homes in New Hampshire, Michigan and Minnesota
Real Estate, May 21
A chalet-style house in Bartlett, a condo in Royal Oak and a brick house in Minneapolis.
The Next ‘Big Idea’ in Ecological Landscapes: Abundance
Real Estate, May 21
Learn to embrace both the visual and functional aspects of your garden to support diversity in your plantings.
Is This Chicago Suburb for You?
Real Estate, May 21
Elmhurst, Ill., is evolving from its longstanding reputation as a sleepy bedroom community.
What the Appeal of One Fast-Growing City Says About China’s Economy
Business, May 21
Once derided for its slower pace, Chengdu has a surging population and booming real estate market as workers look beyond China’s major coastal cities.
Are You a European in a Housing Crunch? We Want to Hear From You.
Business, May 20
To help us report on the housing crisis in Europe, we want to learn about the housing pressures you are dealing with, how they are affecting your community and how they are being solved.
The Interior Designer Amy Lau’s Apartment Is Listed for $1.6 Millon
Real Estate, May 20
Ms. Lau, who had a string of high-profile clients, died in January. She put her signature stamp on her prewar unit.
Want to Buy Her House in Ireland? You’ll Need $7 and Some Luck.
Real Estate, May 20
Imelda Collins is raffling her house rather than sell it on the conventional market. Anyone in the world can enter.
España ordena a Airbnb retirar 66.000 anuncios de alquileres
En español, May 19
El gobierno español está endureciendo las medidas contra los alquileres turísticos en su intento de aliviar la dolorosa escasez de vivienda.
Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings
Business, May 19
The government is widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a painful housing crunch.
$2 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, May 19
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a home with a dock in Lake Arrowhead and a Craftsman in Oakland
A Long Life in Harlem, Made Possible by an Affordable Apartment
Real Estate, May 19
Owen Levy says the social fabric has remained strong in the often-tumultuous 46 years he has lived in the neighborhood.
Woman Sues Real Estate Firm That She Says Ignored Her Sexual Assault Report
Real Estate, May 19
Six women have now filed lawsuits against eXp Realty, with similar claims that they were drugged and then attacked while attending an event for the brokerage.
How Much Notice Do You Have to Give Your Landlord?
Real Estate, May 17
It’s important to know what the law says, but maintaining friendly relations with your landlord has its own benefits.
Swept by the Fires, Away From Their Lives
Real Estate, May 16
Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to start over.
A Designer’s Glamorous Lifestyle Infuses His Studio
Real Estate, May 16
Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind dachshund finial chairs.
$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco
Real Estate, May 16
Available properties include traditional and modern riads, as well as condos in residential communities.
To Find High-End Furniture in New York, Look Up
Real Estate, May 16
The city’s new designer décor showrooms are hidden away from foot traffic, making shopping for furniture feel like visiting a speakeasy.
The Battle for Bryant Park Grill
Real Estate, May 16
Michael Weinstein, who has run the popular Midtown Manhattan restaurant for 30 years, refuses to leave, even though Jean-Georges Restaurants won a bid to take over the lease for its space.
The Pope Grew Up in This House. Now, It Could Be Yours.
Real Estate, May 15
The same auction house that sold President Trump’s childhood home for millions in 2017 will take bids for the modest three-bedroom where Pope Leo XIV once lived.
Nelson DeMille’s House Is Listed for $5.5 Million on Long Island
Real Estate, May 15
The five-bedroom home was built in Garden City in the Tudor style the author admired. But it isn’t where he wrote his books.
On Florida’s Gulf Coast, They Sought Their Starter Home for $500,000
Interactive, May 15
A young couple planned their wedding in Guatemala and their first house purchase in Sarasota at the same time — a strategy they ‘one hundred percent do not recommend.’
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, May 15
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Roslyn, N.Y., and Cream Ridge, N.J.
Homes for Sale in the Bronx and Manhattan
Real Estate, May 15
This week’s properties are in Spuyten Duyvil, Kips Bay and West Chelsea.
Permits to Build New Apartments Have Plummeted
Real Estate, May 15
Nationally, the creation of new apartments has fallen below prepandemic levels. But some metros are defying the trend.
A Members Club in Montauk? Locals Say the Village Is Exclusive Enough.
Real Estate, May 14
A plan to open a restaurant that will offer what the owners are calling a “status guest component” in the Long Island beach town has been met with skepticism.
When a Chair Is More Than a Chair
Real Estate, May 14
A New York Design Week show at Lyle Gallery puts the focus on furniture and design pieces connected to their makers’ heritage and backgrounds.
$1.2 Million Homes in Vermont, Arizona and Pennsylvania
Real Estate, May 14
A Victorian-era house in Manchester, a Spanish-style home in Tucson and a rowhouse in Philadelphia.
California Approves 17 Percent Rate Increase for State Farm
Real Estate, May 14
Homeowners reeling from the wildfires in January say that State Farm’s increased rates are unfair and unfounded.
The Dream? A Second Home, Right on the Hudson.
Real Estate, May 13
A couple’s river views were stunning, but some work needed to be done to soften the noise from train tracks running along the back of the house.
V.P. of Real Estate Group Will Step Away After Harassment Claims
Real Estate, May 12
Several women said Craig Steinley, the vice president of the Appraisal Institute, touched them inappropriately — a pattern of allegations that industry insiders say was ignored by the influential trade group.
$1.5 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, May 12
A mountain retreat in Crestline, a waterfront home in San Rafael and a midcentury modern house in Los Angeles
An Arts Hub and Affordable Housing Under One Roof in Inwood
Real Estate, May 12
The developers of the Miramar hope the building will be a good neighbor through its design, its partnership with cultural organizations and its mixed-income model.
Don’t Trust Your Landlord? Here’s How You Can Find More Information.
Real Estate, May 10
Details about a landlord’s holdings are not readily available. But there are some tools to help you along.
Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home
Real Estate, May 9
After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, offers began flooding in to buy this modest house outside Chicago, the real estate broker said.
$2.4 Million Homes in Cornwall, England
Real Estate, May 9
The peninsula county at the southwestern tip of England has historic farmhouses, Georgian-style homes and modern seaside retreats.
Where Christo and Jeanne-Claude Cast Their Spells
Real Estate, May 9
The couple’s lives are preserved in a SoHo building where for decades they plotted their monumental projects.
A ‘Romantic Idealist’ Renovates a Derelict House on an Artist’s Budget
Real Estate, May 9
A street artist had to depend on patrons to help him buy a 19th century house and had to depend on himself to restore it.
Alexander Brothers Face More Sex Crimes, Including Against Underage Girl
Real Estate, May 8
Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and their brother Alon Alexander.
Appraisal Trade Group Accused of Covering Up Sexual Harassment and Test Flaws
Real Estate, May 8
The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification exams were incorrectly scored.
After Years Overseas, They Came Home for a Quiet Life in Upstate New York
Interactive, May 8
With up to $800,000 to spend, a couple aimed to combine the serenity and the amenities that the Hudson Valley has to offer.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, May 8
This week’s properties are in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, May 8
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, on the Upper West Side and in Jackson Heights.
Where Can Younger Buyers Afford Homes?
Real Estate, May 8
In every state but one, less than half of the under-35 population own homes.
$400,000 Homes in the District of Columbia, Missouri and South Carolina
Real Estate, May 7
A condo in Washington, a 19th-century home in St. Charles and a ranch house in Clemson.
The Care and Pruning of the Extravagant Lilac
Real Estate, May 7
What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives.
Elon Musk Tried Keeping Issues at His Texas Mansion Private, Emails Show
Business, May 6
The tech billionaire’s staff was concerned that correspondence about his home in West Lake Hills would become public after neighbors complained.
A Culinary Amenity That May Be Too Hot to Handle
Special Sections, May 6
It takes a strong back and a robust budget to put a wood-burning oven in your kitchen.
‘Shark Tank’ Star Barbara Corcoran Is Selling Her Dream Penthouse
Real Estate, May 6
The businesswoman is listing the apartment for $12 million, bidding a bittersweet goodbye as she and her husband move to a home that’s easier to navigate.
Antoni Porowski on His Big Green Sofa, Real Plants and Taylor Swift
Interactive, May 6
Take a look inside the “Queer Eye” star’s Manhattan apartment.
¿Quieres ser mi vecino? No, gracias, Elon Musk
En español, May 6
En su propio patio trasero, a las afueras de Austin, el multimillonario de la tecnología se ha visto envuelto en un laberinto de normativas locales y burocracia. Parece que nadie es lo bastante rico como para escapar de los vecinos.
$3 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, May 5
A ranch house in Calabasas, a Tudor Revival in Orinda and a Craftsman in San Diego
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? No Thanks, Elon Musk.
Business, May 5
Residents of an upscale enclave outside Austin, Texas, learned the hard way what it’s like when a multibillionaire moves into the mansion next door. Some of them have started a ruckus over it.
The Great Salt Lake Is Drying. Can Utah Save It?
Local Investigations, May 5
The loss of the Great Salt Lake would be an environmental disaster with health and economic effects far beyond Utah’s borders. The state is taking action, but critics say it’s not doing enough.
Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms?
Business, May 4
Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.
How Much Land Is Enough? N.Y.C. Ends Buying Spree of the Catskills.
Real Estate, May 4
Since 1997, New York City has purchased more than 1,800 properties to protect its drinking water. No longer.
Luxury Condo Owners Accuse Builders of Hiding Dangerous Defects
Metro, May 4
In a lawsuit, the condo board at 432 Park Avenue says the city and potential residents were not told about the severity of early cracks in the supertall building’s exterior.
Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas
Express, May 4
A South Texas community, mostly made up of SpaceX employees, voted 212 to 6 in favor of establishing a new city called Starbase.
From One Forest to Another: A Homeless Sweep Changes Little
Real Estate, May 3
Dozens of people forced to leave the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon set up camp nearby in different wooded areas.
Can My Co-op Charge Me Extra for Renting Out My Unit?
Real Estate, May 3
A co-op board has wide latitude to operate in the best interests of the building and the shareholders. But some fees are unreasonable.
$1.5 Million Homes in Bristol, England
Real Estate, May 2
The city of about 500,000 residents in southwest England offers converted churches, Georgian-era mansions and modern smart homes.
Graham Norton’s Manhattan Carriage House Is Listed for $5.595 Million
Real Estate, May 2
The structure, at 6 Sniffen Court in Murray Hill, is one of 10 historic houses, formerly horse stables, built during the Civil War.
You Can Bring Your Old Wood Furniture Back to Life
Real Estate, May 2
You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster.
How Housing Became the Third Rail of Australian Politics
Foreign, May 2
Going into a federal election, both major parties are hesitant to tame the sky-high property values that have priced many voters out of the housing market.
More Apartments Are Being Carved Out of Office Spaces
Real Estate, April 3
Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.
How Has New York Remade Itself Since the Pandemic Arrived?
Interactive, March 13
New York City was on the front lines of the Covid-19 crisis. It has largely recovered, but has transformed into a place of greater extremes.
How the Pandemic Upended Our Lives
Real Estate, March 11
Whether you fled a crowded city or thought a puppy was the answer, the glimpses of another life we got during Covid have faded away.
Some Tenants Could Get Only One Day’s Eviction Notice, Under Federal Bill
Real Estate, February 13
Legislation would end tenant protections that were first put in place during the pandemic.
A Showdown Pits Owners of Second Homes Against Full-Time Residents
Real Estate, April 5
The pandemic upset a delicate balance of part-time and full-time residents in a community in the Poconos, sparking a debate over short-term rentals.
How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado
National, April 3
A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.
The Disappearance of Mayor Adams
Op Ed, March 7
Unlike most of his predecessors, he has had few accomplishments while leading New York City. But there’s still time to change that.
Is New York City Back? Not for Everyone.
Metropolitan, March 5
The city has rebounded from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in meaningful ways. But the recovery is incomplete and uneven.
How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos
Business, February 5
Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.
China’s Economy Grew Last Year, but Strains Lurk Behind the Numbers
Business, January 17
Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.
The Fed Has Put Our Housing Market in Jeopardy
Op Ed, November 14
The Federal Reserve’s relentless attack on inflation has jeopardized the housing market.
How High Interest Rates Sting Bakers, Farmers and Consumers
Business, October 23
Everyone who relies on credit in America is confronting a new reality: Money will cost more for a good long while.
Are High Rates Going to Last? Fed Officials Increasingly Think So.
Business, September 21
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.
La nueva guerra en contra de la mala calidad del aire
En español, June 23
Hace un siglo, un edificio bien ventilado se consideraba una buena práctica sanitaria. Pero cuando llegó la COVID-19, nuestros edificios apenas podían respirar. ¿Cómo ocurrió eso? ¿Y cómo conseguimos ahora que el aire fresco ingrese a nuestras casas?
Where Housing Prices Have Crashed and Billions in Wealth Have Vanished
Business, June 19
In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021.
The New War on Bad Air
Science, June 17
A century ago, a well-ventilated building was considered good medicine. But by the time Covid-19 arrived, our buildings could barely breathe. How did that happen? And how do we let the fresh air back in?
Rosalind Franklin and Unsung Women in Science
Letters, May 9
Dr. Franklin and giving credit to women for their scientific contributions. Also: New College of Florida; Black unemployment; housing solutions; Covid risks.
Yes, You Should Be Worried About a Potential Bank Crisis. Here’s Why.
Op Ed, May 4
The banking crisis may be just getting started.
‘The Era of Urban Supremacy Is Over’
Op Ed, March 15
Many of the nation’s major cities face a daunting future.
By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home
Business, February 16
Facing an existential crisis over empty space, owners are trying to fill malls with residences, building on the live-work-play model sought by young adults.
In Maine, a Rare Influx of New Residents, and a Housing Crunch
National, February 3
New arrivals over the last few years have fueled hopes of population growth, but workers increasingly struggle to find housing in a market gone wild.
The Chicago Home Was Designed for Parties. Then the Parties Stopped.
Real Estate, January 24
Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.
They Poured Their Savings Into Homes That Were Never Built
Interactive, January 24
What is it like to pour your life savings into apartments that might never get built?
As Thousands Fall Behind on Rent, Public Housing Faces ‘Disaster’
Metro, January 23
The New York City Housing Authority collected just 65 percent of the rent it charged in the 12 months leading up to December, the lowest percentage in the agency’s history.
My Boss Told My Co-workers That I Had Covid. Isn’t That Illegal?
Real Estate, January 14
Federal guidelines require employees’ health information to be kept confidential. But employers also have an obligation to protect the workplace.
What TikTok Told Us About the Economy in 2022
Business, December 31
From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.
Los nómadas digitales llegan a Ciudad de México y los precios de la vivienda suben
en Español, December 28
Airbnb se ha convertido en un destino en el que estadounidenses y europeos encuentran alquileres de largo plazo en la capital mexicana, trastocando el mercado local.
As Remote Workers Flock to Mexico City, Airbnb and Housing Prices Soar
Foreign, December 28
American and Europeans are using Airbnb to find long-term rentals in Mexico’s capital, pushing housing costs higher and, critics say, forcing out local residents.
Trust the Models? In This Economy?
Business, December 19
Years into the pandemic, it is still difficult to get a handle on what comes next for the economy by looking at examples from the past.
The Elusive Dream of Owning a Home in New York City
Metro, November 29
For many middle- and working-class New Yorkers, it’s an even more distant possibility than it used to be.
Is Homeownership Slipping Even Further Out of Reach for New Yorkers?
Metropolitan, November 24
In a city of renters, the turbulent pandemic housing market is making it harder than ever to buy a home.
The Apartment Found Her? Yes, and Three of Her Fellow Doctors
Real Estate, November 21
Puja Patel wanted her own apartment and wanted to be within walking distance of her new job as an emergency room doctor at Mount Sinai Queens.
FOMO Helped Drive Up Housing Prices in the Pandemic. What Can We Expect Next?
Op Ed, September 28
Inflation-corrected prices may end up substantially lower as factors driving high home prices weaken with time.
As China’s Economy Stumbles, Homeowners Boycott Mortgage Payments
Business, August 17
In a rare act of defiance, people across the country who bought property from indebted developers are refusing to repay loans on their unfinished apartments.
Large landlords aggressively moved against renters in the pandemic, a report says.
Business, July 29
A House subcommittee investigation found four firms were responsible for nearly 15,000 eviction filings while there were moratoriums on evictions.
New York Renters Are Now Paying the Price for the ‘Covid Discount’
Real Estate, July 26
More than 40 percent of the available units in Manhattan currently come from tenants priced out of apartments they leased in 2020 and 2021, according to a new StreetEasy report.
The Penn Station $7 Billion Fix-Up Moves Ahead: Here’s What to Know
Metro, July 21
The project promises to update the notorious eyesore but critics of the plan are concerned about the cost.
Nearly a Third of Gen Z Is Living at Home (and They Plan to Stay)
Real Estate, July 21
And among those who moved out of their childhood bedroom, a third are spending about half of their monthly income on rent or mortgage.
What Baby Boomers Want (Options!), Senior Housing Delivers
Business, July 19
Shifting demographics are reshaping complexes built for older Americans, who are looking for a variety of rates and services.
Moved During the Pandemic? You May Need to Update Your Insurance.
Real Estate, June 13
Many people changed where and how they lived, but “upgrading their policies for all of these experiences fell by the wayside,” an appraisal executive said.
How Do You Find an Apartment in N.Y.C. These Days?
Metro, May 28
Apartment hunting in the city has never been easy, but now the search has become seemingly impossible as prices soar. Readers told us about their pandemic housing struggles — and eventual successes.
The Extraordinary Wealth Created by the Pandemic Housing Market
Upshot, May 1
Rarely have so many Americans gained so much equity in so little time, but it’s also inseparable from the housing affordability crisis.