Anonymous donor pays $60K overdue rent for NY public housing

Numerous tenants who faced eviction after the end of New York’s eviction moratorium in January had their overdue rent paid by an anonymous person.

NYC rent hike could affect 1M apartments with up to 9% increase

New Yorkers who live in the city's rent-controlled apartments are bracing for a vote from the Rent Guidelines Board that could see nearly 1 million apartments see as much as a 9% rent hike.

Manhattan rents rising shockingly fast

Many people who left New York City during the pandemic have returned. So the rising rents are due to supply-and-demand forces.

NYC rent-stabilized apartments could see 9% price hike

One-year leases could see a hike between 2.7 and 4.5%, while two-year leases could jump between 4.3 and 9%.

US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan reaches 5%

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week as the key 30-year loan rate reached 5% for the first time in more than a decade amid persistent high inflation.

NYC doormen threaten to strike

New Yorkers living in some of the city's most expensive building may soon have to open their own doors and fend for themselves if doormen and other staffers go on strike.

NYC rents skyrocket; landlords say 'don't blame us'

Rents went down when people moved out of New York City during the onset of the pandemic. But now demand is up and supply is down, causing rents to rise — in some cases by a lot.

For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

The home, listed for a mere $3.5 million, is over 6,000 square feet and comes with its own private dock so you can park your boat.

Storm-resilient Queens oceanfront development moves forward

A $1 billion oceanfront development in Queens — touted as energy-efficient and storm-resilient — will include shops, apartments, community centers, and a nature preserve.

NY real estate: Sellers remain in driving seat

Navigating the real estate market throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for buyers. Falling inventory and rising interest rates mean that it is a seller's market.

'Scarface' mansion hits market for $40M

The mansion, known as El Fureidis, is located in Montecito, California, and is best known for its appearance in the 1983 film Scarface.

Historic Manhattan mansion sells for $26 million

An opulent and historic townhouse just sold for a huge chunk of change, setting a record for the Upper West Side. The six-story 10,000-square-foot mansion has six bedrooms, seven full baths, landscaped garden with a fountain, and a roof deck overlooking Central Park.

First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy market

How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.

Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in

Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.

NYC rents continue to rise

StreetEasy reports that the median rent in Manhattan is $3,700, just over $2,700 in Brooklyn, and about $2,300 in Queens — all double-digit increases when compared to this same period last year.