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The Gym in My Apartment Building Is SO LOUD! What Can I Do?
Real Estate, Today

It’s possible that a gym isn’t even allowed in your building. If it is, it cannot violate the noise code, the warranty of habitability or the lease.

The Fight to Save Googie, the Style of Postwar Optimism
Real Estate, Today

The car-centric architectural style, characterized by neon signs and dramatic rooflines, is now endangered. Its admirers mourn the loss of the ideals it represented.

Googie, a Futuristic Style of Architecture, Is Endangered
Video, Today

Googie architecture is a midcentury design style characterized by dramatic rooflines, pops of color, large glass windows and flashy signs. Anna Kodé, a reporter covering design and culture for the Real Estate section of The New York Times, describ...

$1.5 Million Homes in Thessaloniki, Greece
Real Estate, Yesterday

The area in and around Greece’s second-largest city offers traditional Greek houses, modern renovations and waterfront views.

Priced Out of New York, She Took Her $350,000 Budget to Philadelphia. Here’s What She Found.
Interactive, December 19

After a near-death experience gave her a new lease on life, a writer ‘broke up with New York’ and headed south to find a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment.

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, December 19

This week’s properties are five-bedroom house in Westport, Conn., and a five-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
Real Estate, December 19

This week’s properties are in the East Village, Chelsea and Port Richmond.

Even Mobile-Home Prices Keep Rising
Real Estate, December 19

From 2018 to 2023, the average sale price of a new manufactured home grew faster than that of a new single-family home, according to a recent study.

When a Barndominium Won’t Do, Try a Shouse
Real Estate, December 19

Homeowners and builders weighed in on the difference between the two design styles taking over rural America.

Maxed Out on L.A., He Chased His Hollywood Dream to Albuquerque
National, December 19

Would life in the Southwest be easier for someone doing gig work in the television and film industry?

The Design Trend Taking Over Rural America
Real Estate, December 19

Barndos, large, open-plan structures, have surged in popularity with the recent exodus from urban to rural areas.

It Was a Haven for New York Families. Now They Can’t Afford to Stay.
Metro, December 19

Families in Washington Heights are being pushed out by rising rents and costs, and New York City is losing its youngest demographic group.

Miami Broker Turns Himself In to Face Sexual Battery Charge
Real Estate, December 18

Ohad Fisherman is accused of participating in an alleged sexual assault in 2016 alongside Oren and Alon Alexander.

What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Your Finances
Business, December 18

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

Woman Who Faced Racism When Buying a Home Speaks Out Against Bias
Real Estate, December 18

Raven Baxter will be the face of a national campaign to prevent housing discrimination, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

$300,000 Homes in Kansas, Virginia and New Jersey
Real Estate, December 18

A Queen Anne Revival in Leavenworth, a ranch house in Richmond, and a rowhouse in Trenton.

Don’t Call It a Bachelor Pad. TikTok Says It’s a ‘Boy Apartment.’
Real Estate, December 18

Men with meticulously curated homes are going viral on TikTok, changing the way people think about male living habits.

She Wrote the Book on Preservation in New York
Real Estate, December 17

Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel has made it her life’s work to make sure that the city’s landmarks, and the contributions of its residents, are never forgotten.

What’s Mitchell-Lama? Timothée Chalamet (Kind of) Explains
Real Estate, December 17

The actor’s family were the beneficiaries of a New York State housing program aimed at middle-income residents.

An ‘Architectural Dream World’ Filled With Hundreds of Dollhouses
T Style, December 16

The artist Dennis Maher — who rescued his Buffalo, N.Y., home from the brink of destruction — has always treasured what others have overlooked.

$1.1 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, December 16

A craftsman-style house in Oakland, a 1922 home in Stockton and a midcentury modern-style house in Santa Rosa

My Apartment Is Way Too Cold! How Do I Make the Landlord Fix It?
Real Estate, December 14

If your rental is not properly heated, gather your neighbors and complain together.

Celebrate the Holidays Like You’re Frank Costanza
Real Estate, December 13

After an appearance on “Seinfeld” in 1997, the pole took on a life of its own as the embodiment of the anti-holiday spirit.

$3 Million Homes in the Caribbean
Real Estate, December 13

A villa-guest cottage combo and a sleek contemporary house in Barbados, and a luxury bungalow in the Bahamas.

A Modernist’s Dream on Copenhagen’s Harbor
Real Estate, December 13

A couple hired an architect with experience designing floating homes, after a decade of downsizing on dry land.

Brothers Charged With Sex Crimes Remain in Custody
Real Estate, December 12

Tal and Oren Alexander, once stars of the luxury real estate industry, and their brother, Alon Alexander, were arrested on Wednesday in Miami.

She Invested in Her Future and Her Family. Which Property Would Work for Both?
Interactive, December 12

Seeking an income-generating home and a place for her brother to potentially live, a New Yorker scanned the Bronx, Westchester and southern Connecticut for the perfect spot.

F.B.I. Chief to Step Out of ‘the Fray,’ and Housing’s Terrible Year
Podcasts, December 12

Plus, a labor fight that could upend reality TV.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
Real Estate, December 12

This week’s properties are in Midtown, on the Upper West Side and in Parkchester.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, December 12

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Dobbs Ferry and a six-bedroom in Moorestown, N.J.

The Couple Living and Working in a Holiday ‘Emerald City’
Real Estate, December 12

Each year, Emily Eerdmans, a design historian, and her husband, Andrew McKeon, an environmentalist, transform their rented Manhattan duplex apartment into a freewheeling holiday bazaar.

Tired of Swiping Left? Here Are the Best U.S. Cities for Singles.
Real Estate, December 12

A recent study ranked large U.S. cities on the quality of dating life. A city in the South came out on top.

En España, unas monjas excomulgadas no quieren abandonar sus conventos
En español, December 12

La disputa de las clarisas de Belorado, actualmente enredada en un tribunal español, involucra un arma misteriosa, demonios, deudas, una hipoteca y un manifiesto en el que denuncian a la Iglesia católica.

Alexander Brothers Sex Trafficking Indictment
Interactive, December 11

The federal indictment against Oren Alexander, Tal Alexander and Alon Alexander, on conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.

Prominent Real Estate Agents and Brothers Charged With Sex Trafficking
Real Estate, December 11

Oren and Tal Alexander, once stars of the real estate industry, had a precipitous fall after women filed lawsuits accusing them of sexual assault. Their brother Alon was also charged.

$1.35 Million Homes in New York, Nevada and Connecticut
Real Estate, December 11

A home from 1900 in Woodstock, a midcentury modern house in Las Vegas and a converted barn in Chester.

Can the U.S. Climb Out of Its ‘Unprecedented’ Housing Crisis?
Real Estate, December 11

The 2024 housing market was the slowest in decades. Next year’s might not be much better. It may come down to how many new homes can be built.

A Chic ’70s Vibe in the Desert, Complete With Gems and Crystals
Real Estate, December 10

Two brothers and a designer created a development company in Pioneertown, Calif., to bring the local natural beauty to the old places that needed it.

These Nuns Were Excommunicated but Won’t Leave Their Convents
Real Estate, December 10

The Poor Clares of Belorado, in northern Spain, are digging in their heels in a battle of wills over real estate with the Catholic Church.

How a Realtors’ Nonprofit Quietly Funds Conservative Advocacy Groups
National, December 9

The National Association of Realtors has created a nonprofit that gives more heavily to one side of the political aisle and to groups that have little to do with real estate and housing.

$3 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, December 9

A waterfront house in Richmond, a midcentury modern home in Pasadena and a Spanish-style residence in Santa Barbara.

Curbside Composting: What to Do and What Not to Do
Real Estate, December 9

New York City has extended its curbside composting program to all five boroughs. Here’s how to sort through the heap of rules and guidelines.

India’s Luxury Property Market Is a Boon to Trump’s Business
Business, December 9

The Trump Organization finds a warm welcome in India, where status-hungry home buyers clamor for a famous American brand.

A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save It
Real Estate, December 8

When Pfizer moved to a new building in Manhattan last year, it left behind artwork that had hung in its lobby for 63 years. Not everyone was pleased.

Mortgage Regulators Are Shrugging Off Climate Risk. It Could Cost Taxpayers Billions.
Business, December 7

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.

I Want to Renovate My Rental. How Much Trouble Can I Get Into?
Real Estate, December 7

Tenants typically cannot make alterations or improvements to an apartment without permission. Unauthorized upgrades could lead to eviction.

How Easy Rawlins Built a Real Estate Empire, One Crime Novel at a Time
Sunday Business, December 7

Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.

Rocket Mortgage Sues HUD Over Its Inclusion in Appraisal Lawsuit
Real Estate, December 6

The nation’s largest lender says the government tied its hands with regulations that prevented it from exerting control over appraisal values.

In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
Real Estate, December 6

Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.

$570,000 Homes in Iceland
Real Estate, December 6

A contemporary home near a volcanic crater lake, and a pair of two-bedroom apartments in a harbor district of Reykjavík.

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s New York Penthouse Is Listed for $9.95 Million
Real Estate, December 6

The celebrated couple bought the co-op overlooking Central Park in the early 1980s and used it as a pied-à-terre — and for big, splashy parties.

He Won’t Leave His Home. The Landlord Is Renovating Around Him.
Real Estate, December 5

A longtime tenant is locked in a standoff with the owner of his Upper West Side building.

Two San Francisco Renters Fled the City for a Quieter Life. Would They Find It in Sonoma or Marin?
Interactive, December 5

Seeking city-style activities in a small-town setting, a young couple headed north out of San Francisco in search of a sunny place with character, preferably for less than $1 million. Here’s what they found.

Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
Real Estate, December 5

This week’s properties are a five-bedroom house in Millstone, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Huntington, N.Y.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, December 5

This week’s properties on the Upper East Side, in Harlem and in Astoria.

Where Are Rent Prices Rising the Most in New York City?
Real Estate, December 5

Rental inventory is rising in Queens and Brooklyn, and declining in Manhattan. How are new developments altering the rental market?

New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes
Metro, December 5

The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.

David and Sybil Yurman on Art and Amagansett
Interactive, December 4

Step into the Hamptons house that the artists and jewelers have renovated through the years.

$800,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Florida and Iowa
Real Estate, December 4

A four-bedroom Tudor Revival in Oklahoma City, a Spanish-style bungalow in West Palm Beach, Fla., and a Dutch Colonial from 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Seniors Need Our Help to Stay in the Homes They Love
Editorial, December 3

Habitat for Humanity helps older people who can’t afford to make their homes safe and workable as they age.

Muros de 500 años y un pasado fascinante: explorando las haciendas del centro de México
En español, December 3

A pocas horas en coche de Ciudad de México, estas haciendas centenarias se han convertido en restaurantes, museos, hoteles e incluso parques acuáticos. En todas ellas perduran la belleza y la historia.

The Art of Decorating Holiday Mantels
Real Estate, December 3

The interior designer Bunny Williams shares tips on how she styles the five fireplaces in her Connecticut home.

A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story
Real Estate, December 3

These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.

$825,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, December 2

A three-bedroom house with a pool in Palm Springs, a cute Victorian-era house in Nevada City, and a three-bedroom bungalow from 1925 in Torrance.

Curating a Two-Bedroom Museum of Her Own Life
Real Estate, December 2

Betti Franceschi has lived in her art-filled Upper West Side apartment for decades. For her latest project, she published a book of photographs featuring dancers from her generation.

500-Year-Old Walls and a Haunting Past: Exploring the Haciendas of Central Mexico
Travel, December 2

Within a few hours’ drive of Mexico City, these centuries-old estates have become restaurants, museums, hotels and even water parks. In all of them, beauty and history linger.

Note to Democrats: It’s Time to Take Up Your Hammers
Editorial, November 30

There is a straight line from homeless schoolchildren to Donald Trump’s election victory.

Flip Taxes: What Can Your Co-op Board Get Away With?
Real Estate, November 30

Transfer fees, a.k.a. flip taxes, typically fund upgrades and improvements in co-op buildings. But how much is too much?

How Can We Save the Best Parts of Our Cities?
Culture, November 30

A gay bar. A bookstore. Fresh salt air. We could learn to preserve what matters most to people.

How Do New Streets Get Their Names?
Real Estate, November 30

“You want the street name to be something people would be proud to live on,” says one developer. But no bad vibes, please.

$1.3 Million Homes in Paris
Real Estate, November 29

A one-bedroom with a showcase ceiling in Marais, a lofted three-bedroom apartment on Avenue Frochot, and a three-bedroom unit in the 10th Arrondissement.

How Online Shoppers Are Trying to Foil ‘Porch Pirates’
Real Estate, November 29

Some people race to grab their packages before thieves can nab them. Others move to buildings with dedicated mailrooms.

An Elegy for Crystal Cove A7, Our Family’s Piece of Paradise
Travel, November 29

A one-bedroom vacation condo on St. Thomas was heaven for a writer when she was growing up. But what did the place mean after her parents were gone?

In Brooklyn With $800,000 and Designs on a One-Bedroom. Which Option Was the Right Fit?
Interactive, November 28

Forced out of their two-bedroom rental by a new landlord, a young couple looked to downsize in Park Slope or Clinton Hill. Here’s what they found.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
Real Estate, November 28

This week’s properties are in Chelsea, on the Upper East Side and on the Grand Concourse.

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, November 28

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in North Bellmore, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Sherman, Conn.

Expensive ZIP Codes Have Something in Common
Real Estate, November 28

It’s beaches and water (and sometimes snow), according to a study that analyzed median list prices in every state.

$400,000 Homes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Vermont
Real Estate, November 27

A five-bedroom Tudor Revival house in Detroit, a 1925 rowhouse in South Philadelphia, and a two-bedroom cottage from 1920 in Manchester, Vt.

A Housing Crisis Deepens, and a Reporter Digs In
Metro, November 27

To really communicate with people about the many problems arrayed across the housing landscape, we needed to cut through the noise.

The Land That Allowed Ken Burns to Raise the Dead
Real Estate, November 27

The award-winning filmmaker has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn’t.

Judge Approves Settlement That Changes Rules for Real Estate Agents
Real Estate, November 26

Following a lawsuit, the National Association of Realtors was ordered to rewrite its rules governing agents’ commissions and pay $418 million in damages.

One Housing Project Got Built. Another Didn’t. Why?
Video, November 26

There’s a solution to New York City’s housing shortage: Build more homes. But that can get complicated. Mihir Zaveri, a New York Times reporter covering housing in the New York City region, explains why one project got built and another did not.

The Future Is Eerie in This Queens Townhouse
Real Estate, November 26

Two designers created a unique home that they hope makes visitors feel like they’re in an alternate world.

Their Landlord Overcharged Them. Now Tenants Will Split $15 Million.
Metro, November 26

Dozens of New York City renters are receiving payoffs from Blackstone in a settlement of a case that accused the previous landlord of violating rent-stabilization rules.

5 Ways to Fix New York City’s Housing Crisis
Metro, November 26

Here is what renters, landlords, developers and politicians say.

$1.5 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, November 25

A Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a four-bedroom house with a detached studio in the East Bay, and a Craftsman bungalow in Sacramento.

El sacerdote, el político y la estrella del pop
En español, November 24

Monseñor Jamie Gigantiello tiene problemas con su diócesis. Los fiscales están investigando sus relaciones con el principal asesor del alcalde de Nueva York. Todo empezó con Sabrina Carpenter.

I’m Ending My Lease Early and Found the Landlord a New Tenant. Can He Refuse?
Real Estate, November 23

State housing laws favor tenant protection, so landlords want to make sure that a new tenant will meet the lease obligations.

Can the Gilgo Beach Suspect’s House Become a ‘Nice Starter Home’?
Metro, November 23

Asa Ellerup, who is married to Rex Heuermann, the defendant in the Gilgo Beach murders, stuck it out despite destructive searches and gawkers. Now she is selling and heading to South Carolina.

Trump Picks Scott Turner, Little-Known Official From First Term, to Lead HUD
Washington, November 23

The housing agency plays a central role in addressing the growing national affordability crisis.

Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older Tenant
Real Estate, November 22

The super has denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to charges in New York Supreme Court.

When Your Living Room Is Also a Gallery
T Style, November 22

Tired of the featureless white cube, curators and dealers are staging shows in the most personal spaces of all: their homes.

The Tallest Building in Queens Rises in Long Island City
Real Estate, November 22

The Orchard, a rental tower with a dizzying array of luxury amenities, caps a decade of rapid development in the neighborhood.

$650,000 Homes in Normandy, France
Real Estate, November 22

A renovated thatched-roof cottage, a stone house with a glass pavilion, and a restored 19th-century fisherman’s cottage in Villerville.

N.Y.C. Housing Plan Moves Forward With an Unexpected $5 Billion Boost
Metro, November 21

A City Council committee passed a major proposal that would ease restrictions on housing growth in New York. The full Council is likely to approve it next month.

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.