The High Line: A Place to See and Be Seen
Real Estate, Today
Glimpses of life in the apartments along the 1.45-mile park are often unavoidable. That’s part of the attraction, some residents and visitors say.
Living Along ... The High Line
Slideshow, Today
Glimpses of life in the apartments along the 1.45-mile park are often unavoidable. That’s part of the attraction, some residents and visitors say.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, Yesterday
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Spying on the Dog (or Cat)
Real Estate, Yesterday
Do you really want to know what your pets are doing while you’re away?
Trump May Choose Critic of Fannie and Freddie to Lead Agency Overseeing Them
Washington, December 10
The appointment of Mark Calabria, who is Vice President Mike Pence’s chief economist, to run the Federal Housing Finance Agency would come at a sensitive moment for the United States housing market.
To Fight Gentrification, a Brooklyn Pastor Plans to Build 2,100 Apartments
Metro, December 10
The Rev. A.R. Bernard has partnered with a developer to transform the land around his Brooklyn church into shops, a school and 2,100 apartments.
Finding Her Place at Westbeth
Real Estate, December 10
It took this writer 24 years to get a one-bedroom in the West Village artists’ colony, and now she wouldn’t dream of leaving.
Homes That Sold for Around $750,000
Real Estate, December 9
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
$550,000 Homes in Florida, Indiana and New Hampshire
Real Estate, December 5
A modernist duplex in Miami Beach, a 1928 home in Fort Wayne and a 1979 ranch house in Hollis.
What You Get for $550,000
Slideshow, December 5
A modernist duplex in Miami Beach, Fla.; a 1928 home in Fort Wayne, Ind.; and a 1979 ranch house in Hollis, N.H.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, December 4
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
A 21st-Century Space in Edwardian Clothes
Real Estate, December 4
Can an antique house ever be as green as new construction? One architect was determined to prove it was possible, using his own San Francisco home.
Making an Antique Sustainable
Slideshow, December 4
Can an old house ever be as green as new construction? One architect was determined to prove it was possible, using his own San Francisco home.
Bad Landlord? These Coders Are Here to Help
Metro, December 4
Coders are creating apps and databases to help tenants find information about buildings and landlords, and even navigate housing court.
Shopping for Wreaths
Real Estate, December 3
Hanging a wreath — either earthy or artificial — is the easiest way to decorate for the holidays. But why limit yourself to just one?
After a California Wildfire, New and Old Homeless Populations Collide
National, December 3
Butte County already had 2,000 homeless people and a crisis on its hands before the Camp Fire’s devastation added tens of thousands more to their ranks.
Homes That Sold for Around $1,000,000
Real Estate, December 2
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Should I Warn Prospective Tenants About My Noisy Neighbor?
Real Estate, December 1
You have a right to speak up about conditions in your building, but you can’t deliberately make it harder for your landlord to rent out the apartment.
New Robert A.M. Stern Condo on Park Avenue Sells for Nearly $74 Million
Real Estate, November 30
A duplex at 520 Park Avenue was the top sale in November. Other notable sales include apartments owned by the Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and the A-ha guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy.
Climate Change Insurance: Buy Land Somewhere Else
Real Estate, November 30
In case global warming makes their homes uninhabitable, some millennials have a Plan B: investing in places like the Catskills, Oregon and Vermont.
How Much Housing Does Your Dollar Buy?
Real Estate, November 29
Not nearly as much as it used to, if you live in a major American city.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, November 29
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown South and Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, November 29
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown South and Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, November 29
This week’s properties include a seven-bedroom in East Brunswick, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, November 29
This week’s properties include a seven-bedroom in East Brunswick, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
Finding That ‘Historic Feel’ in Jackson Heights
Real Estate, November 29
Tired of pouring money into rent, they traded the charmless modernity of a Brooklyn high-rise for the allure of a prewar co-op in Queens.
Sherman, Conn.: A Quiet Town With a Medley of People
Real Estate, November 28
Residents of various backgrounds and ages, both full-time and weekenders, are drawn to this Fairfield County town for the peace and serenity it offers.
Living In ... Sherman, Conn.
Slideshow, November 28
Residents of various backgrounds and ages, both full-time and weekenders, are drawn to this Fairfield County town for the peace and serenity it offers.
House Hunting in … Argentina
Real Estate, November 28
In the fertile wine country of Mendoza, the housing market is faltering after a sharp decline in the Argentine peso.
Fifteen Acres of Wine Country in Argentina
Slideshow, November 28
This five-bedroom house, which anchors a 15-acre wine estate in the malbec haven of Mendoza, Argentina, is on the market for $2.5 million.
$1 Million Homes in Montana, Maryland and New Mexico
Real Estate, November 28
A solar-powered smart home in Martin City, a 1924 Sears Craftsman in Silver Spring and an adobe house in Santa Fe.
What You Get for $1 Million
Slideshow, November 28
A solar-powered smart home in Martin City, Mont.; a 1924 Sears Craftsman in Silver Spring, Md.; and an adobe house in Santa Fe, N.M.
18 Bills With One Goal: Bad-Landlord Crackdown
Metro, November 28
The City Council legislation aims to close loopholes and address abusive practices used in New York City to force out rent-regulated tenants.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, November 27
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Mr. Maisel’s Memorabilia
Real Estate, November 27
Michael Zegen, of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” is an unabashed hunter and gatherer. It runs in the family.
The Feel-Good Power of Tchotchkes
Slideshow, November 27
Michael Zegen, a star of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” is an unabashed hunter and gatherer. It runs in the family.
Leading the Way to Flushing, Queens
Real Estate, November 26
After they moved to a rent-stabilized building, seven of their friends followed, lured by the affordable rent and the great food in the neighborhood.
Homes That Sold for Around $1,500,000
Real Estate, November 25
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Can a Co-op Board Member Mine My Personal Information?
Real Estate, November 24
A co-op board application package contains sensitive information. What happens when a board member misuses it?
Act III for a Lower Manhattan Landmark
Real Estate, November 23
It was originally home to an insurance company, then to city courts. Now the Clock Tower Building on lower Broadway will be a condo tower.
When Autumn Leaves Take Over
Real Estate, November 23
Some homeowners find them beautiful and innocuous, while others disagree. Either way, a new eco-minded movement says: Don’t rake them.
Send in the Stagers
Real Estate, November 23
With the real estate market sluggish, a little decluttering won’t be enough to sell your home. Time to turn the space into a showroom.
Top 10 Staging Items
Real Estate, November 23
Putting your home on the market? If you want to attract buyers, it’s time to replace your personal belongings with a few of these things.
All the World’s Staged
Slideshow, November 23
With a sluggish market, New York City brokers are encouraging all sellers to stage their apartments to help attract buyers.
New York City Construction, in a Snapshot
Real Estate, November 22
A new online tool maps all the construction permits in the city and makes it possible to drill down for information on any of them.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, November 22
The week’s properties are in Harlem, on the Upper West Side, and in Jackson Heights, Queens.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, November 22
This week’s properties are in Harlem, Jackson Heights, Queens, and on the Upper West Side.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, November 22
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Weston, Conn., and a five-bedroom in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, November 22
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Weston, Conn., and a five-bedroom in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
What Amazon Means for Long Island City
Real Estate, November 22
Interest in real estate open houses has already spiked, and prices will likely rise. Here’s a in depth look at the transformation of a neighborhood.
A One-Bedroom and a Sweater for the Dog
Real Estate, November 22
To find their first New York home, a Southerner and his four-legged roommate scour Lower Manhattan for dog-friendly abodes.
Australia: Wealthy but Still Second Rate
Op Ed, November 21
For all our good fortune there is a sense in the country that these times, the best of times, have not brought out the best in us.
$450,000 Homes in Rhode Island, Illinois and Arkansas
Real Estate, November 21
An 1898 Arts and Crafts house in Glocester, a modern condominium in Chicago and a 1931 cottage in Fayetteville.
What You Get for $450,000
Slideshow, November 21
An 1898 Arts and Crafts house in Glocester, R.I.; a modern condominium in Chicago; and a 1931 cottage in Fayetteville, Ark.
House Hunting in … Thailand
Real Estate, November 21
Considered a low-key alternative to tourist spots like Phuket, the island of Koh Samui attracts foreign buyers with reasonably priced new construction.
A Tropical Hideaway Off the Thai Coast
Slideshow, November 21
This tropical hillside estate is on the market for $1.9 million.
Snedens Landing, Palisades, N.Y.: Wildflowers, Artists and Celebrities
Real Estate, November 21
A small enclave with a big personality, the riverside neighborhood is a “live-and-let-live kind of place.”
Living In ... Snedens Landing, Palisades, N.Y.
Slideshow, November 21
A small enclave with a big personality, this riverside neighborhood is a “live-and-let-live kind of place.”
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, November 20
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
A Popular Sight at Tate Modern: The Neighbors’ Apartments
Culture, November 20
A court is to decide whether the London museum’s viewing terrace invades the privacy of residents opposite. For now, many visitors still enjoy the view.
A Haiku of a Home in Sullivan County
Real Estate, November 20
In Phillipsport, N.Y., an architect set out to build the bare minimum of a rural retreat: a pared-down house with a sense of poetry.
Poetry on a Budget
Slideshow, November 20
In Sullivan County, N.Y., an architect set out to build the bare minimum of a rural retreat: a pared-down house with soul.
Shopping for Doorknobs
Real Estate, November 19
Think of door hardware as jewelry for a room: Without the right knobs or levers, your home isn’t properly dressed.
Homes That Sold for Around $450,000
Real Estate, November 18
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
My Apartment Building Has Become a Dormitory. How Do I Get Out?
Real Estate, November 17
It’s not easy to break a lease simply because your neighbors are too young, but if you organize with other aggrieved renters, you could win some concessions.
One Building, Three Looks
Real Estate, November 16
A new condominium in Long Island City has sections that feature distinct architectural styles: industrial metal, old-school brick and curtain wall glass.
The Latest Trends in Home Security
Real Estate, November 16
New technology lets you use your cellphone to buzz people into your building or turn off the stove. You can even get a robot to patrol your apartment complex.
Real Estate Technology: Try, Try Again
Real Estate, November 16
Stackable apartments. Robotic valets. Infrared spas. The future has arrived, haltingly, and this time will be different. Maybe.
Real Estate Tech With Staying Power
Slideshow, November 16
Modular housing, robotic valets, space-age theaters and other technology we keep returning to.
Can New York City’s Mayor Be an Amazon Booster and Still Be Progressive?
Metro, November 16
Mayor de Blasio’s progressive allies have lashed out at the heavy subsidies for Amazon’s move to Queens.
Real Estate’s Constant Conflict
Special Sections, November 16
Whether to rent or to buy is one of life’s most daunting decisions. Owning helps build equity; but renting offers freedom. Our guide offers much-needed clarity.
Brooklyn’s Visual Reboot
Metropolitan, November 15
Photographs of the most populous borough reveal a new landscape being experienced by people new to the terrain, with little investment in Brooklyn’s past.
Is It Time to Drain the Water Heater? There’s an App for That
Real Estate, November 15
A variety of apps can help you keep track of home maintenance tasks and put a little fun into the tedious side of homeownership.
Immigrants and Homeownership
Real Estate, November 15
A new study examines the share of primary homes owned by the native-born and foreign-born in America’s most populated metropolitan areas.
Why the Housing Market Is Slumping Despite a Booming Economy
Upshot, November 15
Home prices are out of reach relative to incomes and mortgage rates. The big question for the economy is how the imbalance adjusts.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, November 15
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Dix Hills, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, November 15
This week’s properties are in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, Chelsea, and Lincoln Square.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, November 15
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Ridgewood, N.J., and Dix Hills, N.Y.
Contemplating Space and Time in the West Village
Real Estate, November 15
Aware that square footage isn’t easy to find downtown, a couple moves quickly through a labyrinth of sixth-floor walk-ups, mock balconies and dark studios.
In an Uncertain Real Estate Market, Try Before You Buy
Special Sections, November 15
A sense of uncertainty is causing some buyers, particularly at the high end of the market, to be more discerning.
Judge Rejects Deal to Overhaul City’s Public Housing
Metro, November 14
The federal judge shot down a proposal to appoint a monitor to overhaul the troubled housing agency and suggested that was the federal government’s job.
House Hunting in … Spain
Real Estate, November 14
The coastal province of Valencia is cheaper and more manageable than Spain’s major metropolises, making it an appealing alternative for many home buyers.
Mediterranean Design With Modernist Roots
Slideshow, November 14
This five-bedroom house in the Spanish coastal province of Valencia is on the market for about $3.4 million.
$1.4 Million Homes in Massachusetts, New York and Missouri
Real Estate, November 14
A condominium in an 1898 schoolhouse outside Boston, an 1840 Carpenter Gothic house in the Hudson Valley and a 1911 estate in St. Louis.
What You Get for $1.4 Million
Slideshow, November 14
A condominium in an 1898 schoolhouse outside Boston, an 1840 Carpenter Gothic house in the Hudson Valley and a 1911 estate in St. Louis.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, November 14
This week’s properties are in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, Chelsea and Lincoln Square.
Lawrence Park West, Yonkers: Affluent Setting, Without the Price Tag
Real Estate, November 14
The area resembles nearby Bronxville more than it does the rest of Yonkers, except when it comes to the (much lower) home prices and property taxes.
Living In ... Lawrence Park West, Yonkers, N.Y.
Slideshow, November 14
The area resembles affluent Bronxville more than it does the rest of Yonkers, except when it comes to the (much lower) home prices and property taxes.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, November 13
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
DealBook Briefing: WeWork Might Be Too Big to Fail
Business, November 13
The company has gobbled up leases for so much space in so many cities that its landlords might not be able to afford for it to go under.
Double the Children, Double the Challenge
Real Estate, November 13
Designing a room that two children will happily share isn’t easy. Still, it can be fun — provided you follow a few rules.