Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, Today
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
An Age-Appropriate Place Downtown
Real Estate, Yesterday
For three men in their mid-20s, the goal was leaving dormlike life behind. Now they have a “hangout apartment” in the financial district.
Homes That Sold for Around $750,000
Real Estate, February 17
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Can I Be Evicted if the Person I Sublet From Stops Paying the Rent?
Real Estate, February 16
Many landlords do not readily offer leases to subletters, but there are laws to ensure that primary tenants don’t game the system.
Apartment Towers for the Astoria Waterfront
Real Estate, February 15
The first project in the long-awaited Halletts Point mega development in Queens will finally be available for rent this month.
Who Would Want Your Old Stuff?
Real Estate, February 15
After winnowing your belongings, you may find that donating or recycling your unwanted possessions is harder than it might seem.
Wanted: The Oddest Lots
Real Estate, February 15
Faced with high land prices, developers are reconsidering weirdly shaped lots passed over for years. But how long will these cheap sites stay that way?
Why the New York Amazon Deal Fell Apart
Video, February 14
After community backlash, Amazon has decided not to move forward with its plan to open a headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. Here’s a look at what happened.
Amazon’s Retreat on New York City Headquarters Followed Unexpected Backlash
New York, February 14
Its plan to build a sprawling complex in Queens in return for nearly for $3 billion in government incentives had come under fierce opposition from local lawmakers.
The Best Places for Short-Term Rentals
Real Estate, February 14
Want to run a short-term rental? You’re more likely to succeed if it’s in one of these ZIP codes.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, February 14
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Muttontown, N.Y., and Greenwich, Conn.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, February 14
This week’s properties are in Lincoln Square, Midtown and Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, February 14
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Muttontown, N.Y., and Greenwich, Conn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, February 14
This week’s properties are in Lincoln Square, Midtown and Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
It’s Newer in New Jersey
Real Estate, February 14
In search of a new building with ample amenities, a couple finds the right price and a better commute on the rapidly developing shores of Weehawken.
House Hunting in … Romania
Real Estate, February 13
In the area around Bucharest, the real estate market is stabilizing after several years of price increases followed by a cool-down in demand.
A Lakefront Oasis Outside Bucharest
Slideshow, February 13
This sunny, Hamptons-inspired villa on a quiet lakeside north of Bucharest, Romania, is on the market for $1.7 million.
What You Get for $850,000
Slideshow, February 13
A Second Empire-style condominium in Newport, R.I.; a brick Tudor in Omaha; and an 1870s home in Mobile, Ala.
$850,000 Homes in Rhode Island, Nebraska and Alabama
Real Estate, February 13
A Second Empire-style condominium in Newport, a brick Tudor in Omaha and an 1870s home in Mobile.
Living On ... Riverside Boulevard
Slideshow, February 13
In place of the train yards that once covered this Manhattan neighborhood are new “lifestyle buildings” with doormen and water views.
Riverside Boulevard: A Parade of Tall Buildings With Amenities Galore
Real Estate, February 13
In place of the train yards that once covered this Manhattan neighborhood are new “lifestyle buildings” with doormen and water views.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, February 12
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
In Dutchess County, a Farmhouse for the 21st Century
Real Estate, February 12
What could be better than renting a 200-year-old house as a weekend escape? Building a new glass-and-stone home and running an organic farm there.
360-Degree Views in Stanford, N.Y.
Slideshow, February 12
What could be better than renting an old farmhouse as a weekend escape? Building a new glass-and-stone house and running an organic farm there.
Was I Wrong to Tell a Friend’s Partner About His Infidelity?
Magazine, February 12
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on telling a friend’s partner of his infidelity, advising a relative who hopes to game the housing market and more.
Shopping for Coat Trees
Real Estate, February 11
The newest ones aren’t just for coats — and they’re as eye-catching as they are functional.
Homes That Sold for Around $1,000,000
Real Estate, February 10
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Why Are Real Estate Brokers Contacting Me After My Spouse Died?
Real Estate, February 9
Believe it or not, the practice of contacting the recently bereaved about their property has a long history in real estate. And it can be a good thing.
The $238 Million Penthouse Provokes a Fierce Response: Tax It
New York, February 9
Proponents say a pied-à-terre tax could pay to repair New York City’s crumbling infrastructure, but others worry the wealthy will buy elsewhere.
Where Luxury Meets Accessibility
Real Estate, February 8
Features like open kitchens and spacious bathrooms appeal to nearly everyone. So why isn’t accessible housing more readily available in New York City?
January’s Most Popular Properties
Real Estate, February 7
The most-viewed listings of the month included a private island in the Bahamas and homes on the Upper East Side and in Hoboken, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, February 7
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Kips Bay and Brooklyn Heights.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, February 7
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Brooklyn Heights and Kips Bay.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, February 7
This week’s properties include a two-bedroom in Lambertville, N.J., and a three-bedroom in Chappaqua, N.Y.
Two Bedrooms, Almost
Real Estate, February 7
When a pair of friends went looking for a two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, they learned that what one person calls a bedroom, another might not.
House Hunting in … Spain
Real Estate, February 6
Foreign buyers have long flocked to the island of Majorca, but market forces and global politics are changing where those buyers are coming from.
A Renovated 14th-Century Farm on Majorca
Slideshow, February 6
This 60-acre compound on the Spanish island, with orchards, stables, forests and a pool, is on the market for $7.9 million.
$400,000 Homes in Ohio, Colorado and New York
Real Estate, February 6
An 1880 brick house in Columbus, an A-frame mountain home near Boulder and a one-bedroom cottage on an island in Pine Plains.
What You Get for $400,000
Slideshow, February 6
An 1880 brick house in Columbus, an A-frame mountain home near Boulder and a one-bedroom cottage on an island in Pine Plains.
Putnam Valley, N.Y.: Quiet, Rustic and ‘Old-Timey’
Real Estate, February 6
The Putnam County town has its share of forests, lakes and 200-year-old stone walls. It also has some surprisingly good real estate deals.
Living In ... Putnam Valley, N.Y.
Slideshow, February 6
The Putnam County town has its share of forests, lakes and 200-year-old stone walls. It also has some surprisingly good real estate deals.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, February 5
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Bringing the Living Room to Life
Real Estate, February 5
Without accessories, a room lacks depth and character. But how to choose the right ones?
Architects Wanted: Design These Odd Lots
Real Estate, February 4
New York City is holding a competition to create affordable housing on some of its most difficult properties.
The Perfect Rent-Controlled Apartment
Real Estate, February 4
A retired actor found what he thought was an ideal place to live in Greenwich Village in 1955, for $90 a month. He never left.
Homes That Sold for Around $1,500,000
Real Estate, February 3
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Does My Apartment Have to Be So Hot in the Winter?
Real Estate, February 2
A New York City apartment can feel downright tropical when it’s cold outside. But there are ways to cool it down.
Central Park Penthouse Sets Record at Nearly $240 Million
Real Estate, February 1
There were other pricey closings in Manhattan’s new luxury skyscrapers in January, but all were dwarfed by the hedge fund manager Kenneth Griffin’s deal.
The Joy of the Junk Drawer
Real Estate, February 1
Sure, you can embrace Marie Kondo. But how long before the clutter inevitably creeps back?
Another Real Estate Record. Go Figure.
Real Estate, February 1
What’s the difference between a $200 million penthouse and a $100 million penthouse? About $100 million.
What Else Would $240 Million Buy?
Real Estate, February 1
If not a penthouse on Central Park South, where would you put the money?
Philip Payton, the Real Estate Mogul Who Made Harlem a Black Mecca
Interactive, January 31
An African-American entrepreneur seized the chance to draw black New Yorkers from slums to a comfortable white enclave.
Fewer Homes for Median Earners
Real Estate, January 31
Housing inventory is up, but that doesn’t mean there are more homes you can afford.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, January 31
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Forest Hills, Queens, and Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
Real Estate, January 31
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Forest Hills, Queens, and Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, January 31
This week’s homes include a four-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn. and a five-bedroom in Melville, N.Y.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, January 31
This week’s homes include a four-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn., and a five-bedroom in Mellville, N.Y.
New Zealand Vowed 100,000 New Homes to Ease Crunch. So Far It Has Built 47.
World, January 31
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s government said it would scrap its initial target of 1,000 homes by July, while a study showed that housing had grown more unaffordable.
A Canadian Scores From Long Distance
Real Estate, January 31
When the N.B.A. came calling, a Vancouver physiotherapist took a shot in Brooklyn.
What You Get for $1.5 Million
Slideshow, January 30
A 1928 house in Los Angeles; a midcentury home in Charlottesville, Va.; and a modernist house in Austin, Tex.
$1.5 Million Homes in California, Virginia and Texas
Real Estate, January 30
A 1928 house in Los Angeles, a midcentury home in Charlottesville and a modernist house in Austin.
House Hunting in … Canada
Real Estate, January 30
On the banks of the St. Lawrence River, the bucolic Charlevoix district is steadily rebounding after a stagnant period, but remains a buyer’s market.
A Riverside Lodge in Quebec
Slideshow, January 30
This three-bedroom lodge in Charlevoix district, set on 100 wooded acres overlooking the St. Lawrence River, is on the market for $1.85 million.
Massapequa Park, N.Y.: A Homey Village Amid Suburban Sprawl
Real Estate, January 30
Buyers will find a range of options in this village on the South Shore of Long Island, from modest starter homes to large waterfront houses with docks.
Living In ... Massapequa Park, N.Y.
Slideshow, January 30
Buyers will find a range of options in this village on the South Shore of Long Island, from modest starter homes to waterfront houses with docks.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, January 29
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
A Modernist Restoration, Texas Style
Real Estate, January 29
The 1962 house was miraculously intact, but it needed some updating. Two decades later, it’s nearly done.
Bauhaus Revisited, in Highland Park
Slideshow, January 29
The 1962 home was miraculously intact, but it needed some updating. Two decades later, it’s nearly done.
Why Technology Hasn’t Fixed the Housing Crisis
The Upshot, January 29
A lot of start-ups have promising ideas, but the fundamental problem of affordability seems beyond their reach.
Shopping for Throws
Real Estate, January 28
For warmth and comfort, it’s hard to beat a throw in the winter.
Homes That Sold for Around $450,000
Real Estate, January 27
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
This Real Estate Columnist Is Also a Geographer
Reader Center, January 26
Writing the “What You Get” feature, which involves finding three homes around the country for about the same price, is an adventure in armchair browsing.
My Elderly Tenant Pays the Rent Late Every Month. What Can I Do?
Real Estate, January 26
Late fees are more complicated than they might seem, not least because the tenant must agree to pay them.
The Rich Didn’t Always Need $238 Million Penthouses
New York, January 26
Wealthy Americans, like Ken Griffin, who bought a 24,000-square-foot apartment on Central Park, weren’t always obsessed with larger-than-fantasy real estate.
How Did You Save for Your Down Payment? We Want to Hear From You.
Real Estate, January 25
Tell us how much you set aside and how you stayed motivated.
N.Y. Today: Making Sense of a $238 Million Apartment
New York, January 25
A history of record-setting home sales in New York City.
The Romance of Real Estate
Real Estate, January 25
Brokers learn a lot about their clients in a very short time, and occasionally the relationship lasts long after the deal gets signed.
Giorgio Armani to Redecorate Madison Avenue
Fashion, January 25
The designer’s plans to redevelop his flagship and add 19 apartments echoes the market’s turn to luxury experiences.
The $238 Million Penthouse, and the Hedge Fund Billionaire Who May Rarely Live There
New York, January 24
Kenneth C. Griffin, one of the richest people in the world, paid a record $238 million for a penthouse, heightening the debate about income inequality.
How Luxury Developers Use the ‘Void’ to Build Sky High
New York, January 24
Loopholes in New York zoning laws allow for a shocking cheat that is partly responsible for escalating real estate prices. Is a crackdown coming?
The Hedge Fund Manager Who Just Paid $238 Million for a Manhattan Penthouse
Business, January 24
Here’s what else we know about the billionaire Kenneth Griffin and how he spends his money (besides buying New York’s most expensive apartment).
New York’s Healthiest Neighborhoods
Real Estate, January 24
Is your health important to you? Then consider moving to one of these 10 places.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, January 24
This week’s properties are in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Chelsea and the Upper West Side.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, January 24
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Grandview, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in West Norwalk, Conn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, January 24
This week’s properties are in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Chelsea and the Upper West Side.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, January 24
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Grandview, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in West Norwalk, Conn.
Staging a Duet in a One-Bedroom Apartment
Real Estate, January 24
Two Juilliard students flee the dorms and search the Lincoln Center area for a decent kitchen and living room to split.
At $238 Million, It’s the Highest-Price Home in the Country
New York, January 23
A hedge fund billionaire closes on a Central Park apartment, paying more than double the previous record price for a residential sale in New York City.
House Hunting in … Ecuador
Real Estate, January 23
Despite a recent downswing in the market, Ecuador’s low cost of living and access to affordable health care make it a popular destination for North Americans.
A Hacienda in the Mountains of Ecuador
Slideshow, January 23
This 62-acre hacienda in the Andes Mountains, with three houses and a man-made lake, is on the market for $720,000.
What You Get for $1.3 Million
Slideshow, January 23
A 1906 home in New Orleans; a colonial-style house in East Hampton, N.Y.; and a ranch-style home in Santa Cruz, Calif.
$1.3 Million Homes in Louisiana, New York and California
Real Estate, January 23
A 1906 home in New Orleans, a colonial in East Hampton and a ranch-style house in Santa Cruz.
Stony Brook, N.Y.: A Scenic Hamlet on the North Shore
Real Estate, January 23
Residents praise the harbor, the historic architecture and the public schools — even if they have to brave the Long Island traffic and the high taxes.
Living In ... Stony Brook, N.Y.
Slideshow, January 23
Residents praise the harbor, the historic architecture and the public schools — even if they have to brave the Long Island traffic and the high taxes.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, January 22
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Beyond the Built-in Bookcase
Real Estate, January 22
The best built-ins aren’t just for books. How about a built-in for the dog, or the in-laws?
Can I Fit a Bed and a Dresser in Here?
Real Estate, January 21
A California transplant discovers how small Manhattan apartments can be.