Buying a Home in NYC During Lockdown: Virtual Closings & Escrow Closings
Real estate and legal industry professionals have begun utilizing more virtual closings and escrow closings.But how do they work and are they here to stay?
Real Estate’s Recovery in New York City
The 21st century is only 20% complete and we’ve already seen multiple unprecedented events — 9/11, the global financial crisis of 2008 and now COVID-19. While history never repeats itself, it often rhymes. So, what — if anything — can the previous crises tell us about what the real estate market in New York City has ahead? Newmark Knight Frank’s recent report sheds some light on what we might expect in the upcoming weeks,…
8 Online NYC Real Estate Conferences to Attend
Many events have been cancelled to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and real estate has been especially affected by this development because of its reliance on networking and knowledge sharing. However, many organizers have decided to move their events online, hosting webinars and offering online courses. So, if you want to come out of lockdown…
NYC Multifamily Sales Volume Surges 39% in Q1
The effects of COVID-19 have yet to show up for NYC multifamily in Q1: sales volume leaps 39% Y-o-Y, totals $1.9 billion.
New York Non-Profits Are All About Educating Homebuyers: An Interview with Ryan Walsh, Esq.
Education and advice from prominent real estate professionals are key to navigating New York’s complex housing market, and both merged seamlessly in our conversation with Ryan Walsh, Esq., a partner at Walsh & Gilad, PLLC. Walsh is also a member of the board of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens (NHS of Queens). Here, he…
Prominent Office Leases in New York City: March 2020
Several high-profile office leases were signed by industry-leading companies last month. We rounded up the five most notable in New York City in March – check them out below: 1. R3 & Check Point Software Technologies Move to 1155 Avenue of the Americas The iconic, granite-clad, 41-story tower located between West 44th and West 45th streets welcomed two new tenants in the month of March. Specifically, two leading tech companies will occupy significant portions of the Durst Organization’s 1155 Avenue of…
Transferring Property to an LLC
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. Many people purchase real estate under…
Get to Manhattan in a New York Minute – Best Mass Transit Commuter Towns in New Jersey
Key Takeaways: Hackensack ranked the #1 New Jersey commuter town, with a 65-minute travel time and low housing costs Hudson County has 4 of top 10 best towns for those commuting to Manhattan Shortest commute time is from Hoboken at 29 minutes Ridgewood boasts best schools, but with the highest home prices Manhattan is…
New York Broker Fees: Legal or Banned?
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. February will certainly be memorable for…
2019 Annual Multifamily Report: NYC Sales Volume Down 41%, Unit Volume Halved
Key Takeaways: Multifamily sales volume dives 41% Y-o-Y across the four boroughs. Manhattan prices accelerate; price per unit up 22% Y-o-Y. Queens loses 60% of its sales volume Y-o-Y after strong 2018. Bronx sales activity down 37%, inking a mere 155 deals. Brooklyn sales volume halved, transactional activity down 32% Y-o-Y. As a blue wave…
Office Sales in Manhattan Drop 12% Y-o-Y in Q4 2019
Manhattan office sales dropped 12% year-over-year (Y-o-Y), with total volume dipping under $2.8 billion. Quarter-over-quarter, Manhattan sales decreased by more than $1 billion, despite gaining traction in Q3. Highlights: Year-over-year, the average price per square foot increased to $875. About 3.3 million square feet of office space was traded in Q4 2019, down 17% compared…
2019 Annual Foreclosure Report: NYC Foreclosures Dip 6% Y-o-Y, Manhattan Cases Surge 39%
Key Takeaways: Foreclosure activity increased in just one borough, with Manhattan surging 39%. Y-o-Y NYC foreclosures dipped 6%, while pre-foreclosures slid 7%. Bronx undergoes steepest drop in first-time foreclosures – down 21% Y-o-Y. Queens logs most foreclosures with 1,164 unique cases. Staten Island foreclosures remain relatively flat, yet still 313% above 2014 levels. Brooklyn’s 11236…
Legal Dangers of Misrepresentation by Brokers
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. Selling a home is similar to…
Canvas by Industrious Coming to Carnegie Hall Tower in 2020
At the end of January, Industrious announced its second new coworking space in Manhattan so far this year. The company will bring flexible workspace to the iconic Carnegie Hall Tower on West 57th Street. Through a management agreement with TF Cornerstone, Industrious will operate more than 17,000 square feet in the building under its signature…
The New York City Ultra-Luxury Residential Report
Key Takeaways: June sales activity surged 185% month-over-month, inking 262 deals above $5 million. H2 2019 recorded lower transactional activity than the single month of June, as the new mansion tax took hold. TriBeCa was the #1 neighborhood for ultra-luxury sales, claiming 14% of all NYC deals. Central Park South was the most expensive neighborhood…
Buyer’s Broker Agreements
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. When looking for the perfect property…
CRE Pros’ Predictions for 2020: Development in Brooklyn & Queens, Hudson Yards Takes Spotlight
Last year was great for markets all around the world. Although the trade war and tensions in the Middle East may have put a bit of a damper on stocks, real estate prices continue to reach all-time highs. We surveyed New York City’s commercial real estate (CRE) professionals to determine how 2020 might look after…
JLL Sells Bruckner Building in the Bronx for $65 Million
ZG Capital Partners acquired the commercial loft building in the Bronx for $65 million from a partnership between Savanna and Hornig Capital Partners. The 188,000-square-foot waterfront building is located at 2417 Third Avenue in Mott Haven. JLL represented the seller. The eight-story Bruckner Building was built in 1928. It underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2016,…
If Glass Facades are Out, What Will NYC Skyscrapers Use?
Building designs change rapidly, with materials going in and out of fashion all the time. However, glass has been a steady favorite for facades due to its elegance and low cost. But, comments late last year by New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio regarding the banning of “glass and steel skyscrapers” have sparked conversations…
At Almost $4 Million,Hudson Yards Surpasses Tribeca As NYC’s Priciest Neighborhood
Hudson Yards’ nearly $4 million price put Tribeca squarely in second place. pushing SoHo to third.
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