Late-night is not the only thing moving to New York City; the latest census concludes that for the first time in 50 years, more people are moving to NYC than moving out.

The population of the city has risen to an all time high of

It's been over four months since Hurricane Sandy hit New York and the city is still facing the repercussions of the storm. The World Trade Center site was no exception, suffering intense flooding of over 150 million gallons of water from the Hudson River. As a result, FEMA has declared...

As New Yorkers we adore our urban lifestyle, but that does not mean that we do not also covet the tranquility found in nature. For many (me included), outdoor space in the urban jungle is a must have. As a result, NYC apartments with outdoor space are one of the...

New York City has a well-earned reputation for being one of the most expensive housing markets, with some New Yorkers shelling out up to at least 30 percent of their income for housing. Fewer know, however, that New York City has been helping coop and condo owners address...

As a Penthouse Specialist in NYC, I get to see a lot of impressive apartments. Recently, I got to see the Penthouse that was used as Green Goblin's residence in the Spider Man movies. It was recently listed for sale in Manhattan's historic Tudor City area for $1.6 million.

The...

Condos don't work in sag harbor. That's why I was very surprised to see one going up on a recent visit. There have been two other developers that have tried, one of which is directly on the water in Sag and has now been a rental for several years. There...

Well, holiday time is officially here and that means it's time for one of my favorite annual events: the Union Square Holiday Market. In its 19th year, the union square holiday market is in full swing running from November 16th through December 24th. Approximately 150 merchants with an array of...

In the days following Hurricane Sandy, I immediately began to hear the whispers about the storm's effect on Manhattan real estate values. There is no shortage of predictions or opinions. I've read articles which claim that downtown values will no doubt suffer as the idea of flooding & electrical/heating problems...

I was walking by the Fishs Eddy storefront window the other day. It was hard to miss as the entire window was covered in familiar yellow Post-it notes. They were notes to Hurricane Sandy, and people had written their comments, what they had to say, how they felt. Some were...

When I first started preparing for Hurricane Sandy on Sunday, I, like the rest of New York, had no way of knowing the full ramifications of this storm. Never the less, being a prudent individual, I took the necessary precautions and hunkered down for the long haul in my union...

In the past couple of weeks, we've heard the experts weigh in on the New York City housing market as all of the major firms, as well as the Real Estate Board of NY, released their Third Quarter Market reports. While initially most had reported flat prices for the third...

If you have had the good fortune of not only getting a scrumptious cupcake, but also having a coffee at Crumbs, you would have experienced close to the best coffee on the planet... in my humble opinion.

Crumbs is now literally five steps from my new front door (which...

Every year, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and time for The Hamptons Classic! The big day is called Grand Prix Sunday. This exclusive equestrian event has been going on for almost three decades and it is really something everyone should attend at least once.

As a long-time penthouse resident, I have come to understand the intricacies of what it takes to buy, sell, and maintain this exceptional type of property. With that, I am proud to introduce the very first episode of Penthouse Authority, a series of video interviews with experts who specialize in...

In 2008, we saw the peak of housing permits issued in New York City and with it, the peak of new construction. Over the past few years, it seems developers, along with everyone else, have been unsure where the market was heading and consequently highly reluctant to take on any...

Last week, Prudential Douglas Elliman released their second quarter Manhattan Market Report in conjunction with Miller Samuel. I have to say, the news wasn't all that exciting. Now, now... I know many people who would shudder at the thought of calling a stable market report anything less than exciting. But,...

Homebuyers have had the advantage for years, especially in hard-hit real estate markets. But recent numbers indicate sellers might be starting to see a resurgence. Some experts have even dared to say that we may be on the verge of a seller's market. Dictionary.com defines a seller's market as: "a...

Wow, I just came back from a top broker retreat in Palm Beach's Breakers Hotel with my company Douglas Elliman and our owners Dottie Herman and Howard Lorber. The emphasis of the trip was a simple retreat to reward the top brokers, but for most of us who attended, the...

Having a happy renovation really sounds like an oxymoron, like having a happy Monday or a happy visit to the dentist. I must preface this by saying it didn't start off so happy for me. In an attempt to save others from the costly and (seemingly) never-ending horror that renovating...

Pricing your apartment to sell has always been a crucial part of the process. But, now more than ever, I am seeing that marketing your home to sell at the right price could actually bring you more money. But what's even more important to know is that listing your home...