Live in a Regulated Apartment? New York City Just Decided Your Rent
New York, Yesterday
The increases will be in effect for rent-stabilized tenants who renew leases after Oct. 1.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, Yesterday
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
When Your House Won’t Let You Go
Real Estate, Yesterday
We thought we had our house sold twice. But something kept pulling us back, turning us into renovators and flippers.
Forget Tanning Beds. College Students Today Want Uber Parking.
Business, Yesterday
Student housing is shifting away from recreational dazzle and toward amenities that reflect the gig economy: stronger Wi-Fi, room for collaboration and 3-D printers.
Forget Tanning Beds. College Students Today Want Uber Parking.
Business, Yesterday
Student housing is shifting away from recreational dazzle and toward amenities that reflect the gig economy: stronger Wi-Fi, room for collaboration and 3-D printers.
When a Great Apartment Plays Cupid
Real Estate, June 24
In New York City, a hard-to-pass-up lease can often lead to a change in your relationship status.
He’s in Charge of Housing for 11,000 Minnesotans. Can He Handle 400,000 New Yorkers?
New York, June 24
Gregory Russ will head Nycha, whose recent leaders have resigned in the wake of scandals over safety and management.
He’s in Charge of Housing for 11,000 Minnesotans. Can He Handle 400,000 New Yorkers?
New York, June 24
Gregory Russ will head Nycha, whose recent leaders have resigned in the wake of scandals over safety and management.
Homes That Sold for Around $1.5 Million
Real Estate, June 23
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
When the Apartment Next Door Reeks of Weed
Real Estate, June 22
You don’t have to live in a fetid cloud of pot smoke. Here are some ways to solve the problem.
Moving This Summer? Consider a Hard Hat
Real Estate, June 21
Almost 40 percent of listings in New York City are about a block from active construction, and those odds jump in some parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
The New Neighbors: A Demolition Crew
Slideshow, June 21
Almost 40 percent of listings for sale or rent in New York are within a block of active construction, with Brooklyn and Queens leading the way.
How New Rent Laws in N.Y. Help All Tenants
New York, June 21
The rules affect evictions, security deposits, application fees and more, and could have an impact on policies in other states.
Airplane Noise and Real Estate
Real Estate, June 20
A new study finds the neighborhoods with the largest share of home listings likely to be plagued by excessive airplane noise.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, June 20
This week’s properties are in the West Village, Murray Hill and Gowanus, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, June 20
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Greenwich, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Glen Head, N.Y.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, June 20
This week’s properties are in the West Village, Murray Hill and Gowanus, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, June 20
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Greenwich, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Glen Head, N.Y.
Want a House Like This? Prepare for a Bidding War With Investors
Interactive, June 20
As investors increasingly buy up starter homes, they are reshaping the real estate market around the country, and driving up prices for everyone else.
You Make the Call: Debuting in a Downtown Studio
Interactive, June 20
A Michigan native who once vowed she ‘would never move here’ dives headlong into Lower Manhattan. Which studio did she choose?
House Hunting in … Portugal
Real Estate, June 19
In Lisbon, buyer-incentive programs are bolstering the housing market with renewed international interest.
A Modern Loft in Lisbon
Slideshow, June 19
This 5,700-square-foot, loft-style house in the residential Penha de Franca section of Lisbon, Portugal, is on the market for $2.2 million.
$1.5 Million Homes in Texas, Massachusetts and Oregon
Real Estate, June 19
A creek-side home in Dallas, an 1872 Victorian in Salem and a Craftsman-style house in the Willamette Valley.
What You Get for $1.5 Million
Slideshow, June 19
A creek-side home in Dallas, an 1872 Victorian in Salem and a Craftsman-style house in the Willamette Valley.
South Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Where Families Are Out in Force
Real Estate, June 19
These days you can’t walk far without spotting a new Montessori school or a child’s hair salon. So much for the area’s reputation for grimy authenticity.
Living In ... South Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Slideshow, June 19
These days you can’t walk far without spotting a new Montessori school or a child’s hair salon. So much for that reputation for grimy authenticity.
People Are Taking Emotional Support Animals Everywhere. States Are Cracking Down.
U.S., June 18
More Americans are saying they need a variety of animals — dogs, ducks, even insects — for their mental health. But critics say many are really just pets that do not merit special status.
Google Pledges $1 Billion to Ease Bay Area Housing Crisis
Business, June 18
Google is the latest technology company to address the housing problems caused by the tech industry’s success.
Google Pledges to Invest $1 Billion to Ease Bay Area Housing Crisis
Technology, June 18
It’s the latest technology company to address a problem caused by the industry’s success.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, June 18
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Room for Horses and Guitars and Dogs and Trumpets, in the Bay Area
Real Estate, June 18
When one couple built a home of their own, they wanted space for animals and jam sessions — and no neighbors close enough to complain.
A Modernist Farmhouse for a Noisy Lifestyle
Slideshow, June 18
When a Bay Area couple built a home of their own, they wanted room for animals and jam sessions — and no neighbors close enough to complain.
Cities Start to Question an American Ideal: A House With a Yard on Every Lot
Interactive, June 18
Rising concerns about housing affordability, racial inequality and climate change are causing cities nationwide to re-examine their attachment to the detached house.
Shopping for Catchalls
Real Estate, June 17
What’s the most useful thing you didn’t realize you needed? A stylish place to put all those odds and ends.
Rent Laws’ Impact: Tenant Paradise or Return of the ‘Bronx Is Burning’?
New York, June 17
The Bronx could be the epicenter for the rent regulation overhaul, and there are two starkly different visions of how it will play out.
As Downtowns Prosper, Voters Ask Mayors: What About My Neighborhood?
U.S., June 16
In places like Kansas City, a growing gap between a booming downtown and struggling neighborhoods can breed resentment. Both candidates in the city’s mayoral election have promised to address it.
Homes That Sold for Around $450,000
Real Estate, June 16
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Americans Need More Neighbors
Opinion, June 15
A big idea in Minneapolis points the way for other cities desperately in need of housing.
Can a Building Charge You for Bedbugs?
Real Estate, June 15
Short answer: Yes. But only if they can find you negligent, which is hard to do.
New Rent Laws Pass in N.Y.: ‘The Pendulum Is Swinging’ Against Landlords
New York, June 14
The package, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, significantly strengthened protections for all tenants in New York City.
Deadline Approaching for Elevator Upgrades
Real Estate, June 14
Some 44,000 elevators in New York must have door-lock systems installed by the end of the year.
Weekending in the Suburbs
Real Estate, June 14
Instead of buying a second home several hours from the city, some New Yorkers are looking to suburbia for a slice of the country.
A Country House, in the Suburbs
Slideshow, June 14
For New Yorkers who aren’t ready to move to the suburbs, spending weekends there can be an appealing option.
The Most Popular Listings in May
Real Estate, June 13
Among the five most-viewed listings: A well-maintained pink Victorian and a pair of contemporary homes with lots of glass.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
Real Estate, June 13
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Elmhurst, Queens, and Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, June 13
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in North Stamford, Conn. and a six-bedroom in Pound Ridge, N.Y.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, June 13
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Elmhurst, Queens, and Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, June 13
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in North Stamford, Conn., and six-bedroom in Pound Ridge, New York.
You Make the Call: Seeking the Best Two-Bedroom Condo in Williamsburg
Interactive, June 13
A Bay Area transplant sets down roots for himself and his best friend in Brooklyn. Which of these three homes did he choose?
Titans of Real Estate in ‘Shock’ Over New York Rent Law Deal
New York, June 12
Landlords were “shocked” by Tuesday’s deal strengthening tenant protections.
Rent Regulations in New York: How They’ll Affect Tenants and Landlords
New York, June 12
The changes would be sweeping, covering everything from security deposits to apartment upgrades.
House Hunting in … Mexico
Real Estate, June 12
In the culturally rich city of San Miguel de Allende, home prices are sagging after a recent surge in new construction.
A Colonial Estate in San Miguel de Allende
Slideshow, June 12
This six-bedroom property with 8,760 square feet is in San Miguel de Allende, in central Mexico. It is on the market for $2.775 million.
$180,000 Homes in New York, Indiana and Wisconsin
Real Estate, June 12
A former schoolhouse in Andes, a 1923 brick house in South Bend, and an 1892 bungalow in Milwaukee.
What You Get for $180,000
Slideshow, June 12
A former schoolhouse in Andes, N.Y.; a 1923 brick house in South Bend, Ind.; and an 1892 bungalow in Milwaukee.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.: A Postindustrial City Ready for Its Revival
Real Estate, June 12
This Hudson River city, where manufacturing once thrived, is eager to join the upstate boom. And housing prices are slowly creeping up.
Living In ... Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Slideshow, June 12
This Hudson River city, where manufacturing once thrived, is eager to join the upstate boom. And housing prices are slowly creeping up.
Landmark Deal Reached on Rent Protections for Tenants in N.Y.
New York, June 11
Newly empowered Democrats are trying to address concern over housing costs that is helping to drive the debate over inequality.
A Penthouse that Defies TriBeCa’s Limitations
Real Estate, June 11
A triplex designed by architect-owner Cary Paik goes on the market for $13.5 million.
A Sprawling TriBeCa Penthouse
Slideshow, June 11
A 4,700-square-foot triplex with a 1,600-square-foot roof terrace goes on the market for $13.5 million.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, June 11
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
The Roots’ Guitarist on Finding Sanctuary in Brooklyn
Real Estate, June 11
For “Captain” Kirk Douglas and his family, home is where the art — and the music — is.
Where Art Is High on the Priority List
Slideshow, June 11
For Roots guitarist “Captain” Kirk Douglas and his family, home is where the creativity is.
Has SoHo Become One Big Wellness Pop-Up?
Style, June 10
CBD stores and face-mask pushers are going to destroy us all.
Coming Home to the Lower East Side
Real Estate, June 10
She spent her teenage years in Lower Manhattan before raising a family in Puerto Rico. Now she’s back for good.
New York’s Skyline Is Still for Everyone
Reader Center, June 10
Even if its new skyscrapers aren’t. The Real Estate desk sought out to annotate the view.
Inside the Stealth Campaign for ‘Responsible Rent Reform’
New York, June 10
Landlords and developers, fending off a new Democratic majority and proposed rent laws, have adopted some of the tactics of their progressive critics.
Albany Can Make History for Tenants
Opinion, June 9
The Legislature and governor can restore rent regulations that have been eroded for years.
Homes That Sold for Around $600,000
Real Estate, June 9
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Lock Your Bike to Private Property at Your Peril
Real Estate, June 8
It’s not always easy to find a place to store your bike. But some places are definitely riskier than others.
How a Real Estate Concept From the Middle Ages Can Still Backfire
Your Money, June 7
The value of fractional real estate has long been debated. Critics see it as a hustle, while supporters say it is a smarter way to use a vacation home.
At the Newly Opened Hudson Yards, More Closed Sales
Real Estate, June 7
The month’s biggest purchase, however, was once again at 220 Central Park South.
How Many Shades of White Can There Be?
Real Estate, June 7
With endless options, picking the perfect paint color can be overwhelming and feel impossible. Now, companies are helping to make the choices for us.
When the Real Estate Mogul Tried to Supersize His $8 Million Brownstone
New York, June 7
In Chelsea, a wealthy investor with plans for a dream home must face preservationists who contend that things have gone too far.
The Widows of the Plaza Hotel
Real Estate, June 7
Before Eloise became known as the luxury hotel’s most famous guest, a host of wealthy dowagers held court there.
Hudson River Park Needs Help
Opinion, June 6
A plan to put office space on a West Village pier may be the answer.
So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent?
Real Estate, June 6
If you work in one of these 10 places, you’re more likely to succeed.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, June 6
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in White Plains, N.Y. and a three-bedroom in New Brunswick, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, June 6
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in the East Village, and in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in the New York Region
Slideshow, June 6
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in White Plains, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in New Brunswick, N.J.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, June 6
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in the East Village, and in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
How a Luxury Boom Is Changing New York’s Skyline
New York, June 6
Thursday: The city’s buildings are getting taller, mainly to accommodate well-heeled condo buyers.
You Make the Call: Manhattanites Trade Studio for ‘a Wall and a Door’
Interactive, June 6
Tired of living in one room, a couple check out three one-bedrooms on the Upper East Side. Vote on which they should choose.
House Hunting in … Croatia
Real Estate, June 5
The bucolic Istrian Peninsula offers ‘tremendous value’ compared with similar areas along the Adriatic coast.
Three Bedrooms and a Pool in Croatia
Slideshow, June 5
This three-bedroom stone house on the Istrian Peninsula, with a swimming pool and orchard, is on the market for $537,000.
$1.8 Million Homes in Connecticut, California and Michigan
Real Estate, June 5
An expansive farmhouse in Litchfield County, a Mediterranean-style home in San Francisco and a Tudor-style estate in a Detroit suburb.
What You Get for $1.8 Million
Slideshow, June 5
An expansive farmhouse in Salisbury, Conn.; a Mediterranean-style home in San Francisco; and a Tudor-style estate in a Detroit suburb.
Back-Country Greenwich, Conn.: Where Privacy Doesn’t Come Cheap
Real Estate, June 5
This Fairfield County area offers lots of green space to those who can pay the price. And thanks to changing tastes, it’s now (slightly) more affordable.
Living In ... Back-Country Greenwich, Conn.
Slideshow, June 5
This Fairfield County area offers privacy for those who can pay the price. And thanks to changing tastes, it’s now (slightly) more affordable.
New York City’s Evolving Skyline
Real Estate, June 5
A high-rise building boom, mostly of luxury condos, has transformed New York City’s skyline in recent years — and there’s more to come.
Developers Built a 30-Story High-Rise. They Might Have to Chop Off 5 Floors.
New York, June 5
The Manhattan borough president asked prosecutors to investigate the condo tower, which she said was taller and larger than allowed.
Rent Laws: Dozens Arrested at State Capitol as Debate Escalates
New York, June 4
Protesters jammed hallways, blocked entrances and banged on the glass doors of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, June 4
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
In Williamsburg, a Childproof Home in the Trees
Real Estate, June 4
For a Brooklyn couple with a growing family, buying a fixer-upper seemed like the best way to get what they wanted: a hardwearing, light-filled space.
A Family-Friendly Home in Brooklyn
Slideshow, June 4
For a couple in Williamsburg, buying a fixer-upper seemed like the best way to get what they wanted: a hardwearing, light-filled space.
Inside a Flashy Trump Project in Uruguay: Cash Shortages and Mismanagement
Business, June 2
President Trump’s company had high hopes for a Uruguayan condominium development. But the long-delayed project has become a microcosm of the Trump Organization’s deep problems.
Homes That Sold for Around $750,000
Real Estate, June 2
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
How Can I Avoid a Rent Increase?
Real Estate, June 1
Landlords always want to raise the rent when a lease is renewed, but a little research could earn you a lot of leverage.
Home Buyers See Signs of Relief This Spring
Your Money, May 31
Price increases are slowing. There are more properties for sale. And mortgage rates are low. Still, much depends on what kind of house you want, and where.
Rent Here and Eat Well
Real Estate, May 31
Developers are betting that full stomachs will equal happy renters.
Tony Soprano’s House Hits the Market
Real Estate, May 31
The owners of the 5,600-square-foot New Jersey home have set a “starting price” of $3.4 million.
The Home of Tony Soprano
Slideshow, May 31
The 5,600-square-foot house in North Caldwell, N.J., that was featured in “The Sopranos” is on the market for a “starting price” of $3.4 million.
Losing Your Dream Apartment
Real Estate, May 31
Any New York City renter knows that even the best rental can become a nightmare — and if it doesn’t, it could always be snatched away from you.
The Ideal Apartment May Just Be a Dream
Slideshow, May 31
Finding the perfect apartment is a lot like falling in love, only much rarer and often more fleeting.
$95,000 to Fix Up a Studio Apartment, but It Was All a Scam, Officials Say
New York, May 30
A lawsuit contends that hundreds of New York City apartments were deregulated in a kickback scheme.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, May 30
This week’s properties include five-bedrooms in Old Brookville, N.Y. and Weston, Conn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, May 30
Homes for sale in Weston, Conn. and Old Brookville, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, May 30
This week’s properties are in the West Village, Midtown East, and Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Slideshow, May 30
This week’s properties are in the West Village, Midtown East, and Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.
Perk for the Ultrarich: Buy an $85 Million Apartment, Get a Trip to Space
New York, May 30
A Manhattan unit is being marketed with impressive incentives, including three luxury cars and a home in the Hamptons.
You Make the Call: Leaving Williamsburg for Better Value in Brooklyn
Interactive, May 30
In need of more space, a couple chooses among three options in Clinton Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant. Which did they pick?
House Hunting in … Belgium
Real Estate, May 29
As migration to the region and low unemployment create increased demand for housing, developers are rushing to meet it with additional supply.
A Stately Townhouse in Antwerp
Slideshow, May 29
Built in 1912, this updated four-story townhouse in Antwerp, Belgium, has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a backyard, for $1.5 million.
$400,000 Homes in Vermont, Ohio and New York
Real Estate, May 29
A log cabin in Stowe, a midcentury-modern home in Columbus and a Victorian house in Chatham.
What You Get for $400,000
Slideshow, May 29
A log cabin in Stowe, Vt.; a midcentury-modern home in Columbus, Ohio; and a Victorian house in Chatham, N.Y.
Milford, Conn.: A Pretty New England City That’s ‘Just Big Enough’
Real Estate, May 29
With 14 miles of shoreline, the most of any city in Connecticut, Milford is especially appealing to second-home buyers, retirees and empty-nesters.
Living In ... Milford, Conn.
Slideshow, May 29
With 14 miles of shoreline — the most of any city in Connecticut — Milford is especially appealing to second-home buyers, retirees and empty-nesters.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, May 28
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
How to Make the Most of a Powder Room
Real Estate, May 28
It isn’t just a half bathroom — it’s a place to show off your personality.
Your House Is My House, Pakistan’s Rich Say to Its Poor
Opinion, May 28
Property scams start from the top here, and cut across political divides.
A Nice One-Bedroom, Even on a Teacher’s Salary
Real Estate, May 27
A series of bad roommate situations leads a public-school teacher to her first solo apartment in Brooklyn.