The Appraisal
New York’s Bald Spots: Missing Roof Decorations Are Being Restored and Recreated
By MATT A.V. CHABAN
Many ornate cornices and pediments had decayed, and then were removed to avoid accidents and the expense of maintenance.
This quieter, lower-slung section of Astoria, a longtime stronghold of the Greek immigrant community, is seeing an influx of young people in search of more affordable housing.
You can spend tens of millions on a high-end condo, but don’t forget to budget for a place to store your skis or house your children’s au pair.
The Census Bureau tracks vacancy rates to find out who lives in Manhattan full time.
A duplex in the south tower of the River House, the opulent Art Deco enclave perched above the East River, is poised to enter the market at $14.75 million.
Many ornate cornices and pediments had decayed, and then were removed to avoid accidents and the expense of maintenance.
The purchase of one of the most costly apartments in New York for speculative purposes is a good example of a deal that does nothing for the economy.
Several new rental towers will bring nearly 2,000 apartments to the area by 2016.
The average real estate broker commission is far higher in the United States than in some other countries.
A three-bedroom condo near the pinnacle of the south tower at the Time Warner Center is the sale of the week.
A duplex in the south tower of the River House, the opulent Art Deco enclave perched above the East River, is poised to enter the market at $14.75 million.
The Mail & Express Building, built in 1892, was not the tallest, biggest or first skyscraper, but it was certainly the lightest, the most refined.
Property tax disparities between single-family homes and apartments, tax abatements and how affordable housing works.
Mark Hannon and Sarah Briegel found a stair-free home with a bedroom for their baby in Chelsea.
New Trulia research finds homeownership less expensive than renting in the largest metropolitan areas, but the advantage narrows when F.H.A. loans are used.
The Related Companies, one of New York’s most prolific developers, makes its first foray into brokerage services with a 50 percent stake in CORE.
Mark Hannon and Sarah Briegel found a stair-free home with a bedroom for their baby in Chelsea.
A smallish city of around 80,000, Danbury, Conn., just across from the New York border, is less expensive than most surrounding towns and far more diverse.
Those in their 20s and 30s, who often cannot afford or do not want a mortgage, are looking for appealing rental housing, and developers are responding.
This week’s properties include a contemporary in New York State, a condo in Chicago and a house in Colorado.
After a long-running recession, the housing market in Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, has stabilized, and some agents are seeing a renewed interest from foreign buyers.
Described as a “ranch burger,” the house in Columbia County was remade to order.
This week’s properties include a TriBeCa loft, and one-bedroom apartments in Kips Bay and Park Slope.
This week’s properties include five-bedroom homes in Ridgewood, N.J., and Garden City, N.Y.
The choice between buying a home and renting one is among the biggest financial decisions that many adults make.
Plagued by complaints about jet activity, the Santa Monica Municipal Airport is facing a vote next week on whether residents or the city should control its future.
Dan Bussey has tracked down 17,000 varieties dating from Colonial times, the better to guarantee a world way beyond Red Delicious.
The advice of a Japanese organization expert boils down to two rules: Discard everything that does not “spark joy” and do not buy organizing equipment.
Your seats don’t have to match. They just have to allow you to tuck into a meal.
Craig Dykers of the architecture firm Snohetta on his melting pot of projects, including designing Norway’s currency.
A vintage adobe in Sonoma is transformed into a haven for wine lovers.
With their burnt oranges and dusty olives, fabrics from Les Indiennes complement the season.
At $2000, McIntosh’s new headphones are aimed not at hipsters but at serious audiophiles.
Feathered wall hangings inspired by Native American craft add texture to a room.
A recently updated, free app offering in-depth property search tools and mobile features to help you navigate the real estate market.
Search over 80,000 vacation rental listings, from New York City to the Caribbean to Europe.