An artist who bought a loft on West Broadway for $15,000 in 1972 sells it for $2.4 million and retires to her home borough of Queens. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Real Estate and Housing (Residential)”
Hamptons Home Sales Continue to Surge
By Gotham Rex on September 18, 2020
New signed contracts for single-family homes in the Hamptons in August more than doubled from a year ago. Source: New York Times
Greenport, N.Y.: A Casual Village on the Waterfront
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2020
With its quiet streets, serious dining and plentiful beaches, the Suffolk County community attracts those looking for a low-key alternative to the Hamptons. Source: New York Times
Derek Jeter Puts His Tampa Home on the Market for $29 Million
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2020
“It’s definitely not a casual house,” according to the broker, “but it’s very livable.” Source: New York Times
How Can Executives Reach the Mayor? Try a Strong Letter
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2020
Business leaders wrote Bill de Blasio asking for help bringing their employees back to the office. He asked for their help in return. Source: New York Times
Homes That Sold for Under $500,000
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2020
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region. Source: New York Times
That Roof Deck Makes for a Nice One-Room Schoolhouse
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2020
Some luxury apartment buildings are offering up outdoor and indoor common spaces for at-home learning pods. Source: New York Times
Their Dream Was a Working Farm (but They Weren’t Farmers)
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2020
So one urban couple had a brainstorm: Why not build a house they could share with farmers just starting out, on land that could be farmed? Source: New York Times
New Apartments in the Suburbs Attract New Yorkers
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2020
City residents head to new developments in walkable suburban communities where they can get apartments with more indoor and outdoor space. Source: New York Times
Homes That Sold for Around $575,000
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2020
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region. Source: New York Times
The Manhattan Home of an Iranian Princess Finally Sells
By Gotham Rex on September 4, 2020
The seven-story brick and limestone mansion at 29 Beekman Place was bought by a real estate company for $11.5 million, a fraction of its original asking price. Source: New York Times
What’s With All the No-Fee Apartments in New York City?
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2020
As rents fall and vacancies climb, the fees charged by brokers are being waived more often. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Are Fleeing to the Suburbs: ‘The Demand Is Insane’
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2020
The pandemic is spurring home sales as prosperous city residents seek more space. One listing had 97 showings and received 24 offers. Source: New York Times
Frank Sinatra Slept Here, and So Can You
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2020
In New York and across the country, the former homes of famous writers, musicians and film stars are available as short-term rentals. Source: New York Times
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and Long Island
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Stockton, N.J., and a five-bedroom in Nesconset, N.Y. Source: New York Times