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Everything You Need to Know About NYC Building Violations & How to Look Them Up

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Oct 6, 2025

Discover the most common NYC building violations, why they matter, who issues them and how to easily look them up when running due diligence.

Top 10 Real Estate Data Providers in 2026

By Eliza Theiss | Oct 2, 2025

Explore the top residential and commercial real estate data providers of the year to see what fits your role, budget and market focus. Compare coverage, pricing, usability, data freshness and more.

Co-ops vs. Condos in NYC – Which One Fits You Best?

By Eliza Theiss | Sep 29, 2025

Understand the key differences between co-op vs. condo ownership in NYC, from cost and financing to rules, rentals and buyer profiles.

How to Find Out Who Owns Land: A Practical Guide 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Sep 23, 2025

Wondering how to find out who owns land? Our comprehensive guide breaks down the exact steps and compares free public resources with professional tools like PropertyShark. Perfect for investors, agents and anyone who wants to uncover land ownership quickly and reliably.

How to Find Off-Market Properties: A Step-by-Step Guide for Real Estate Professionals 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Sep 18, 2025

For real estate professionals like brokers and investors, knowing how to find off-market properties is essential since it creates additional opportunities and provides a competitive edge.

How to Find Comps for Commercial Real Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Sep 10, 2025

Explore the key features that professionals should look for when investing in a data provider for commercial real estate comps, follow our step-by-step guide on how to leverage PropertyShark to find comparables, and discover the most frequently asked questions on the topic.

The Best Real Estate Comps Software in 2026: Tools, Features & Choosing the One for Your Business 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Sep 3, 2025

Although comps software empowers real estate professionals to value properties, features and accuracy vary widely between providers, making it essential to choose the best fit.

58% Higher: The NYC Premium for Recently Built Homes

By Eliza Theiss | Aug 26, 2025

Although New York City relies on its older housing, pricing leadership rests firmly with newer developments, while renovated properties play a selective — but sometimes powerful — supporting role. More precisely, Brooklyn and Manhattan lead in rewarding new and renovated homes with strong premiums, while Queens and the Bronx reveal the limits of that demand in more affordability-driven markets.

How to Find Property Owners in NYC

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Aug 12, 2025

Regardless of your role in real estate, knowing how to find owners, especially in NYC, is crucial for successful real estate deals and moving before the competition.

Commercial Real Estate Technology: Top Products and Trends in 2025

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Aug 7, 2025

From smarter building systems to AI-powered analytics and dedicated real estate data providers, here are the top products and trends defining commercial real estate in 2025.

A Guide to Leveraging Up-to-Date Property and Loan Data for Strategic Investments 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Aug 4, 2025

Here’s how a real estate data solution can provide a significant advantage in identifying and capturing investment opportunities

Who’s Buying NYC? A 2025 Breakdown by Buyer Type, Financing & Ownership

By Eliza Theiss | Jul 30, 2025

Profiling NYC homebuyers in 2025 based on financing, buyer origin and location, plus ownership type shows a city split by cash, credit, borough loyalties and buyer identity.

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