Zoom In: Which NYC Areas Have Unused Development Rights?
For NYC developers, the air in the Big Apple may soon become almost as valuable as the land. With land prices going up and not too much space to build horizontally, the right to build vertically has gotten a lot of attention lately and will continue to do so especially if the law governing the transferable development…
We’ve Just Launched Our App!
Mobile users of PropertyShark, we’re excited to let you know that our real estate app for Apple and Android is out and ready for you to download it! With our mobile visits now accounting for almost half of the total website traffic, we know many of you have been asking for an app that would give you faster…
How-to Get Weekly Updates on NYC Sales
In real estate, fast access to market insights and accurate data is key for securing excellent business results. Unfortunately, getting access to up-to-date sales records may require you to research multiple sources, which is a time-consuming task. To help you save time and effort, we designed the Weekly Transfer Email, a feature which delivers timely…
Infographic: The Hottest Real Estate Markets Right Now
While most real estate markets across the country are slowly progressing along the road to recovery, others are already reaching peaks seen only before the onset of the financial crisis. Or have even exceeded those, registering all-time-high values. This is the case of the San Francisco real estate market, the hottest residential market at the moment, where Manhattan home…
Brooklyn’s Exciting Evolution Revealed in Cool Now-and-Then Photos
Brooklyn, once the home primarily of brownstones and warehouse conversions, has been the subject of significant development over recent years. Brooklyn is no longer dependent upon Manhattan, having a vibrant nightlife, eclectic restaurants, shopping, and a culture of its own. With its rapid progression has come a tremendous amount of growth in the real estate…
Zoom In: Where Are the Most NYC Pre Foreclosures Hiding?
Locating pre foreclosures — distressed properties which haven’t yet hit the auction block — in the tight NYC real estate market is not an easy thing. These properties have a special status because they are not yet foreclosures and cannot be found on regular listing websites. When investors search for pre foreclosures, the first thing they do after…
Zoom In: The Hot Spots of Brooklyn Condo and Coop Sales Closed during the First Quarter of 2015
A total of 1,108 co-op and condo sales have been recorded during the first quarter of 2015, down 5% from the same quarter last year, shows the Corcoran Report, developed in collaboration with PropertyShark. The median sale price was $550K, a 25% increase Y-o-Y. Get “the big picture” of Brooklyn’s sales activity by checking out our updated Brooklyn Sales…
Homes of the Super-Rich: NYC’s Top 10 Most Expensive Home Sales in Q1 2015
Following a strong 2014, the New York City residential real estate market continued to heat up in Q1 2015. Scroll down to see the countdown of the top 10 most expensive home sales recorded in the first quarter of 2015: 10. 300 Central Park West #4D Sale price: $12,750,000 Sold by movie star Bruce Willis, the majestic three…
NYC Home Prices Up 2% in 2014, Luxury Market Thriving
In New York City, the real estate market is as hot as it has ever been. Whether it’s local or international buyers, everybody wants a piece of the Big Apple. This huge demand for urban living has driven property prices up over the past 5 years, with the median price for a NYC home peaking at…
NYC’s Top 50 Priciest Neighborhoods in 2014
When it comes to residential real estate, New York City is the ultimate leader. From spacious penthouses to designer lofts and glamorous mansions, NYC’s most astonishing properties are spread across neighborhoods throughout the city. One thing they have in common though: they cater to deep-pocketed home buyers. To see how hot the high-end real estate…
New York City’s Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in 2014
New York City’s residential sales market remained strong in 2014, with increased demand recorded across all market segments and rising home prices. Of the five boroughs, Manhattan tops the charts in terms of expensive real estate, according to recent data from PropertyShark. To see exactly what “pricey” means when talking about New York City residential…
New York City’s Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Deals of 2014
With 2015 just around the corner, we thought it would be instructive to look back and see who scored the biggest deals in terms of real estate investment in 2014. The top 10 commercial real estate transactions in New York City totaled more than $6 billion this year, with Manhattan standing out as the hottest…
How to Find All Liens On a Property in Just 1 Minute
Want to know how to find liens on a property? Quickly discover any property lien, including mechanic’s liens, tax liens, mortgage liens and more.
PropertyShark User Appreciation Party Brings Together 1,500 NYC RE Pros
You would think real estate is all about work, and no fun? 1,500 of NYC’s most influential real estate professionals would disagree, for they surely know how to party (after work, that is). The 2014 edition of PropertyShark’s annual Networking Event & User Appreciation Party was a tremendous success and a record breaker, gathering 1,500…
Does Airport Noise Affect Property Values?
Say, you are on the lookout for a home. Say, you are willing to accept certain compromises in hopes of a financially favorable deal. Ever thought about noise pollution as a price-affecting factor? It seems reasonable to think that the closer you live to an airport, the bigger the impact the constant jet-roar has on…
Recent Sale Sets New Record Price per Square Foot at the Philip House
A 1,575-square-foot unit at the Philip House – the conversion of a prewar Renaissance Revival rental building at 141 East 88th Street – has just managed to bring the comps up in the building. Unit 10F recently sold for $6,414,975, which translates into a whopping $4,073 per square foot. While no other residential unit sale has…
Are Your Property Taxes Too High? See How Much You Should be Paying
High property taxes are a burden for many home owners; but if you feel you may be paying too much in property taxes, PropertyShark can help you figure out what the right amount is, and gather all the necessary information you need for your property tax appeal. Scout the Neighborhood and See How Much Your…
How to Find Potential Home Sellers in NY: A 3-Step Guide for Real Estate Pros
With such a limited listings inventory at your disposal, having to find prospective home sellers in New York is quite a task. But here’s where PropertyShark can help, with three effective tips on how to find potential home sellers: 1. Get to the owner of a condo before he even decides to sell A good…
How to Get Your New York Real Estate License
The real estate industry is a dynamic business that can be a lucrative, satisfying and rewarding career. Being a real estate agent is similar to being an entrepreneur – it is up to you to determine how successful you will be. A real estate agent typically does the following: lists property promotes sales of properties through…
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