New York Real Estate

Cheaper in the City? Nearly 100 Communities in Suburban NYC Surpass $1M

New Yorkers planning a move to the suburbs increasingly find their options limited, after suburban home values shot up twice as fast as NYC medians over the last decade. While larger homes and better prices were long the norm outside the five boroughs, today, many NYC buyers find their option restricted to a handful of suburban markets.

How to Quickly Find Property Owners’ Phone Numbers

Finding homeowners’ phone numbers isn’t always easy or straightforward. Privacy limitations and outdated public records often make manual searches slow and inconsistent. In this guide, we break down practical, verified methods used by real estate professionals to find property owners’ phone numbers efficiently. 

How to Find Property Lines by Address — Free & Paid Tools

Understanding where a property begins and ends is critical in real estate because property lines define ownership, rights and responsibilities. In this guide, you’ll learn the exact steps of finding property lines by address, by using free methods, as well as paid tools.

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Hudson Yards Leads for 7th Consecutive Year, Despite Y-o-Y Price Drop

Prices continued to rise across most of the 50 priciest New York City neighborhoods in 2025, with increases of up to 39% year-over-year.

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2025 Foreclosure Report: Manhattan Hits 15-Year Record as NYC Foreclosure Activity Accelerates

NYC’s caseload rose 8% year-over-year , sustained by steady filing volumes in Queens and Brooklyn, in addition to accelerating activity in Manhattan and the Bronx. Notably, Staten Island’s cooling did not influence citywide trends.

NYC’s Top Residential Sales of 2025: From Record-Setting Penthouses to Historic Mansions

Well-priced, well-located properties continued to attract significant attention from affluent buyers and investors in 2025. In this report, we broke down the top NYC residential sales, ranked by closing price.

Coastal Appeal Outweighs Flood Risk: 5-Year Analysis Shows 10% Price Premium for Long Island Flood-Zone Homes 

Homes in flood zones often loose value, but on Long Island, home to some of the most expensive waterfront in the country, the picture is far more complex.

The Tenure Divide: Breaking Down the Patterns of How Long New Yorkers Owned Their Homes Before Selling in 2025 

Across NYC, the average homeowner tenure among New Yorkers who sold in 2025 stood just below 11 years. However, there were natural discrepancies between boroughs, largely determined by a mix of factors like property types, prices and general economic conditions. 

When Good Guy Guaranties Go Bad: What New York’s Highest Court Just Clarified

When does the liability cease in good guy guaranties? Is it the moment the space is vacated? Or is acceptance by the landlord required? A new Court of Appeals decision clarifies.

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NYC Neighborhoods

NYC Median Home Price Hits Record $800K as Most Top Neighborhoods See Y-o-Y Gains 

The New York City median sale price reached a record $800,000 in Q3, up 4% year-over-year, while Brooklyn posted the strongest growth rate after rising 11% to a new peak of $916,000.

2025 Q3 Foreclosure Report: Manhattan Heats Up to 10-Year High, Queens Drives Citywide Increase

As NYC’s caseload inched up, Manhattan set a 10-year high with a record 59 first-time foreclosures, Queens retook the top spot as the city’s primary foreclosure market, while Staten Island continued as the city’s least active distressed property market.

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

Discover HPD violations in NYC, their impact on landlords, tenants and real estate transactions, and how to quickly find them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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NYC Neighborhoods

NYC Hits Record $799K Median, TriBeCa Lands #2 With 6-Year High

During Q2 2025, New York City saw a 4% rise in pricing to reach the highest median sale price recorded to date at almost $800,000.

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Metro New York

Foreclosure Report

NYC & New Jersey Foreclosure Cases Rise in Q2 Even as Suburban New York Cools

Even as foreclosure filings reach a two-year high, regional trends diverge across metro New York.

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