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The Tiniest Tiny Apartments

A new study shows where the very smallest studio rentals are.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in Gramercy Park, Brooklyn Heights and Spuyten Duyvil.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Gramercy Park, Brooklyn Heights and Spuyten Duyvil.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., and Short Hills, N.J.

1,713 Mammoth Boilers, and Winter Weeks Away

Families shivered last year as NYCHA experienced repeated heat outages. Now workers are scrambling to keep residents warm.

A Couple Trades Up in the Financial District. Which Apartment Did They Choose?

When their Crown Heights purchase fell through, Alex Wong and Michael Thomas thought they might find better space in lower Manhattan. Here’s what happened next.

$750,000 Homes in Louisiana, the District of Columbia and New York

An 1836 house in New Orleans, a condo in a converted Gothic Revival church in Washington and a clapboard farmhouse on six acres in the Hudson Valley.

What You Get for $750,000

An 1836 house in New Orleans; a condo in a converted Gothic Revival church in Washington; and a clapboard farmhouse on six acres in upstate New York.

House Hunting in … Singapore

On the sovereign island-nation, government measures have kept markets in check, but more luxury development means higher prices.

A Soaring Perch in Singapore

This four-bedroom, 30th-floor condo on Singapore’s waterfront is available for about $4 million.

Yorkville, Manhattan: Still Relatively Quiet, but Easier to Get Around

Nearly three years after the Second Avenue subway opened, the neighborhood has grown in appeal. Residents say it was worth the wait.

Living In ... Yorkville, Manhattan

Nearly three years after the Second Avenue subway opened, the neighborhood has grown in appeal. Residents say it was worth the wait.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.

Kristin Chenoweth’s Private Stage

The Broadway and TV star’s decorating style? Art Deco meets Hollywood Regency, with a bit of the 1960s thrown in.

Where the Bookshelves Are Filled With Shoes

The Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth’s decorating style is Art Deco meets Hollywood Regency, with a bit of the 1960s (and a lot of shoes) thrown in.

An Artist’s Personal Museum in Brooklyn

Nayland Blake’s one-bedroom apartment is filled from floor to ceiling with personal treasures and works by their community of queer artists.

$2 Million Homes in California

A beach house in Watsonville, a duplex loft in San Francisco and a Craftsman-style home with a guest cottage in Santa Barbara.

What You Get for $2 Million in California

A beach house in Watsonville; a duplex loft in San Francisco; and a Craftsman-style home with a guest cottage in Santa Barbara.

A Rent-Stabilized Apartment on Central Park? Of Course He’s Staying

Ian Jarvis was told that his building was going condo and that he would have to move. Happily, that wasn’t the end of the story.

WeWork Planned a Residential Utopia. It Hasn’t Turned Out That Way.

Adam Neumann, the company’s ousted founder, once said there would be WeLive apartments around the globe. But now, it has only two sites and has been under investigation.

Emotional Support Animals vs. a Co-op That Bans Dogs

When it comes to support animals and disabilities, the law is clear.

Homes That Sold for Around $1 Million

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

John Richardson’s Flatiron Co-op on the Market for $7.2 Million

The art historian and celebrated Picasso biographer died earlier this year. His extensive art collection is also slated to be sold.

A Flatiron Loft Filled With Treasures

John Richardson, the celebrated art historian who died earlier this year, had amassed an extensive art collection.

How a Legal Battle in the Digital Age Can Go Terribly Wrong

A hedge fund manager’s attempt to push a borrower into bankruptcy ended with a tarnished reputation for one and jail time for the other.

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are in Tarrytown, N.Y., and Greenwich, Conn.

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in University Heights, on Sutton Place South, and in Prospect Heights.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Sutton Place, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and University Heights in the Bronx.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties are in Tarrytown, N.Y., and Greenwich, Conn.

Their Friends Come for Dinner — and Remake Their Home

In their New York apartment, Laila Gohar and Omar Sosa have created an urban oasis filled with art and design pieces created by their cherished guests.

Californians Seek Adequate Space in TriBeCa. Which Did They Choose?

With their children out of the house and a new job on the East Coast, two transplants come to grips with New York City floor plans. Here’s where they wound up.

Rich Counties Get More Help to Escape Climate Risk, New Data Show

FEMA's buyout money goes disproportionately to high-income counties, new research shows. The findings raise concerns about fairness and efficiency. 

House Hunting in … England

On a bend in the River Thames, this single-family house occupies the largest section of an 1898 country house in Oxfordshire.

The Historic Shillingford Court

On a bend in the River Thames, this single-family house occupies the largest section of an 1898 country house in Oxfordshire.

$225,000 Homes in Maine, Virginia and West Virginia

An 1870s cottage in Richmond, a condominium in a converted warehouse in Norfolk and a 1927 Tudor Revival in Fairmont.

What You Get for $225,000

An 1870s cottage in Richmond, Maine; a condominium in a converted warehouse in Norfolk, Va.; and a 1927 Tudor Revival in Fairmont, W.Va.

Katonah, N.Y.: A Walkable Place With a Sense of History

Residents take pride in the strong community of this hamlet in the Westchester town of Bedford, and in its rich cultural and recreational offerings.

Living In ... Katonah, N.Y.

Residents take pride in the strong community of this hamlet in the Westchester town of Bedford, and in its rich cultural and recreational offerings.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.

It Was the Ideal Antique Building. Who Needs Bathrooms, Anyway?

The 1823 church was untouched by time — maybe a little too untouched. And solving the plumbing problem wasn’t going to be easy.

In Phillipsport, N.Y., a “Perfectly Unfinished” Project

The 1823 church was untouched by time — maybe a little too untouched. And solving the plumbing problem wasn’t going to be easy.

In Berlin, a Creative Paradise That’s Easiest to Reach by Boat

Along the Spree River, artists are reviving sprawling industrial buildings in which to let their imaginations run wild.

New York City: Are We an Empire in Decline?

The city was built on big ideas, but lately the vision seems smaller.

$1 Million Homes in California

A 1922 home in Laurel Canyon, a two-story townhouse in Irvine and a 1880s Victorian in Sonoma County.

What You Get for $1 Million in California

A 1922 home in the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles; a two-story townhouse in Irvine; and a 1880s Victorian in Duncans Mills, in Sonoma County.

Shopping for Doormats

A doormat isn’t just a place to wipe your shoes — it should welcome visitors with some style and personality.

Bill de Blasio Needs to Get to Work

It isn’t too late for the mayor to deliver for New York City.

Homes That Sold for Around $1.5 Million

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Can I Make My Co-op Change the Bad Lobby Art?

A co-op board can choose whatever décor it wants. But it would be wise to get a second opinion.

Can You Go Home Again?

Revisiting your childhood home can be a happy trip down memory lane, but it may also be a little unnerving for you and the current owners.

A Duplex at a Candela-Designed Building Closes for $53 Million

The Upper East Side took the spotlight in September with three of New York City’s largest closings — albeit at markdown prices.

For Churches, a Temptation to Sell

Religious leaders ponder whether selling their buildings to developers is really the best way to protect their congregations.

Let’s Fill Our Cities With Taller, Wooden Buildings

Trees are some of our best allies in solving the climate crisis.

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Greenpoint, Hell’s Kitchen and Murray Hill.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are in Syosset, N.Y., and Island Heights, N.J.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Greenpoint, Hell’s Kitchen and Murray Hill.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties are in Syosset, N.Y., and Island Heights, N.J.

Scouring Manhattan for the Right Rental. Which Did She Choose?

To be closer to her new job, a young renter headed south with a tight budget and a couple of requirements. Here’s where she landed.

House Hunting in … Mauritius

On the tiny Indian Ocean island, real estate, tourism and financial services are the main economic drivers, aided by a tax climate favorable to foreign investors.

A Modern Villa on Mauritius

This four-bedroom house is in a resort outside the village of Grand Baie, on the small Indian Ocean island. It is on the market for $4.4 million.

$1.5 Million Homes in Georgia, Arizona and Connecticut

A renovated 1906 bungalow near downtown Atlanta, an adobe house north of Tucson and a reconstructed 1969 house on 10.3 acres in New Milford.

What You Get for $1.5 Million

A renovated 1906 bungalow near downtown Atlanta; an adobe house north of Tucson; and a reconstructed 1969 house on 10.3 acres in New Milford, Conn.

Lambertville, N.J.: Vintage Charm and Free Spirits

Half a century after residents began restoring its historic architecture, this small city draws plenty of visitors from big cities nearby. Now it’s hoping to attract innovative businesses, too.

Living In ... Lambertville, N.J.

The small city on the Delaware River draws plenty of visitors from big cities nearby. Now it’s hoping to attract innovative businesses, too.

What if You Could Rent an Apartment Without a Security Deposit?

Start-ups are disrupting the practice of shelling out thousands of dollars to rent a home.

It’s Now a Buyers’ Market in Manhattan Real Estate

The volume of sales and the prices of condos and co-ops fell sharply in the third quarter, in almost every real estate category.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.

This House Throws the Hamptons a Curve

Designed for maximum energy efficiency, a weekend home looks nothing like the neighbors’. But an entomologist might feel at home.

For a Couple Associated With L.A., Home is a Greek Revival in Connecticut

Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry, stars of the long-running series “L.A. Law,” have a new Off Broadway play and a very old country house.

An 1838 House Fashioned Just for Them

Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry, stars of the long-running series “L.A. Law,” have a new Off Broadway play and a very old country home.

A Roof of One’s Own, With or Without the Gingerbread

More than escapist fantasies or backyard baubles, tiny houses are increasingly sheltering people in need.

In the Desert With Jackrabbits and Clint Eastwood

A developer resurrected a neglected concrete cabin in the Southern California high desert.

What You Get for $700,00 in California

A condominium in a Spanish Revival building in West Los Angeles, a renovated 1890 house in Oakland and a midcentury-modern home in Palm Springs.

Living Where You Can Walk to Work

A dance teacher at the 92nd Street Y finds her way to the Upper East Side.

China Plays ‘Fight the Landlord’ to Tame Hong Kong

State media puts pressure on Li Ka-shing, a powerful property tycoon, showing the Communist Party’s view of business as a means of control.

Homes That Sold for Around $450,000

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Can My Landlord Force Me to Get Renters Insurance?

In some cases, yes. But the better question may be: Why don’t you already have it?

‘We Need Each Other’: Seniors Are Drawn to New Housing Arrangements

Older Americans are exploring housing alternatives, including villages and home-sharing.

A Whimsical SoHo Loft

A 4,000-square-foot co-op with a tatami room and a secret lounge goes on the market for $8.8 million.

Climate Risk in the Housing Market Has Echoes of Subprime Crisis, Study Finds

After hurricanes, mortgage lenders offload more of their vulnerable loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, whose rules prevent them from saying no.

A 19th-Century Home in Brooklyn Gets a 21st-Century Makeover

For passive-house proponents, an ornate 1889 house in Bed-Stuy presented the ultimate challenge: How do you embrace the future without destroying the past?

One of These Bed-Stuy Homes Is Not Like the Others

An ornate 1889 townhouse in Brooklyn gets a 21st-century makeover as a passive house.

It’s Manhattan’s Last Affordable Neighborhood. But for How Long?

Inwood has the lowest average rents in the borough. Now developers and their high-rise buildings are coming.

Why Construction Noise Is Keeping You Up at 3 A.M.

A building boom in New York City means that more cacophonous construction is being done overnight. A proposal would lower the volume.

Where Can Teachers Afford the Rent?

If they are the sole breadwinner in their home, hardly anywhere in America’s largest metro areas.

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Park Slope, Turtle Bay and Lincoln Square.

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Northport, and a four-bedroom in Westport.

On the Market in New York City

This week’s properties are in Park Slope, Turtle Bay and Lincoln Square.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Northport, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Westport, Conn.

Looking For a New Way to Live

James Ehrlich, the founder of ReGen Villages, wants to create neighborhoods that will generate their own power and grow their own food.

They Needed a Kid-Friendly Apartment in Williamsburg. Which Did They Choose?

A couple attempts to find enough space to live with — and separately from — their 5-year-old daughter. Here’s where they wound up.

House Hunting in … Chile

Following a tax hike and a steep drop in sales, prices are rebounding thanks to a stable economy and new infrastructure projects.

Sustainable Serenity in the Mountains of Chile

This modern three-bedroom house in western Chile is on the market for $1.04 million.

$3 Million Homes in New York, Colorado and California

A modernist showplace in Taghkanic, a 1937 French chateau-style house in Denver and a duplex condominium in an 1880 Victorian in San Francisco.

What You Get for $3 Million

A modernist showplace in Taghkanic, N.Y.; a 1937 French chateau-style house in Denver; and a duplex condominium in an 1888 Victorian in San Francisco.

How Homeless Shelters Affect Property Values

Wednesday: Residences in Manhattan within 1,000 feet of two or more shelters would sell for an estimated 17 percent less, a study found.

Guilford, Conn.: Proud of Its Place in New England

The town on the Long Island Sound has historic homes and rolling farmland, forgoing the sprawl and density of some of its neighbors.

Living In ... Guilford, Conn.

The small town on the Long Island Sound has historic homes and rolling farmland, forgoing the sprawl and density of some of its neighbors.

When the Antiques Have to Go

With spare interiors and light colors all the rage right now, selling a home filled with period pieces can be a challenge.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.

Threat to Report Tenant to ICE May Cost Landlord $17,000

A judge’s ruling against the landlord could set a new standard for how immigrant tenants are treated.

Homes That Sold for Around $600,000

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

Shopping for Swivel Chairs

They’re not just fun — they’re practical, too. How many things can you say that about?

Does Your Real Estate Broker Owe You a Refund?

One renter paid $1,200 in dubious application fees. Thanks to a new state law, she got $800 back.

How to Rent Out Your Driveway Parking Spot

Verbal agreements are often unenforceable, so get it in writing.

De Blasio’s Back: Here Are 6 Major Problems He’s Facing

He has more than two more years left as mayor to build on the progressive track record he promoted in his aborted presidential run.

Getting the Garden Ready for Fall

Summer may be over, but your garden beckons and still needs you.

How an Ice Age Boulder Became a $3 Million Real Estate Prospect

The Cooper Street Rock, in Upper Manhattan, sat undisturbed for millenniums. Now it’s on the market — or at least half of it is.

Seven Ways Telecommuting Has Changed Real Estate

As more people are able to work from home, housing priorities have changed, and different places and types of housing have become more popular.

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s homes are in East Williamsburg, on the Upper East Side and in the Flatiron district.

The Most Popular Listings of August

On the Market in New York City

This week’s homes are in East Williamsburg, on the Upper East Side and in the Flatiron district.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Rye, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Rumson, N.J.

On the Market in the New York Region

This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Rye, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Rumson, N.J.

Three Junior-Fours on the East Side. Which Did They Choose?

A couple with ‘many requirements’ for their first home purchase puts their budget to the test in Manhattan.

Should People Profit From Housing? Bernie Sanders Says Yes, and No

A plan for national rent control and for reining in speculators, but also for building wealth through homeownership.

House Hunting in … Iceland

Low interest rates and increasing supply are helping to offset Reykjavik’s steep prices and draw more buyers into the market.

A Farmhouse in Iceland’s Haukadalur Geothermal Valley

This classic farmhouse on 17 acres in the Haukadalur geothermal valley of southwest Iceland is on the market for $1 million.

$450,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Massachusetts and Ohio

A midcentury ranch in Tulsa, an 1868 Gothic Revival house in the Berkshires and a 1926 Tudor Revival home in Columbus.

What You Get for $450,000

A midcentury ranch in Tulsa, Okla.; an 1868 Gothic Revival house in the Berkshires; and a 1926 Tudor Revival home in Columbus, Ohio.

Near Monte Carlo, a Brutalist Abode Unlike Its Neighbors

Tom Dixon had never designed an entire house before gamely signing on to do just that for an eccentric couple in Monaco.

New Milford, N.J.: A Quiet Community Tucked Into a Busy Area

The borough in Bergen County is minutes from Manhattan and the malls of Paramus, but prizes its quietude and anonymity.

Living In ... New Milford, N.J.

The borough in Bergen County is minutes from Manhattan and the malls of Paramus, but prizes its quietude and anonymity.

Trump and California See Same Homeless Problem, but Not the Same Solutions

President Trump’s awful descriptions of California’s housing woes can’t be worse than those of the state’s most liberal politicians. But that’s where the agreement ends.