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Market
October 9, 2026 · 5 min read
220 Central Park South on the Pied-a-Terre Tax Roll
The Department of Finance lists 89 of 117 lots at 220 Central Park South at or over $1,000,000. Here is what the roll shows and what it does not.
89 of 117 lots at 220 Central Park South sit over the $1M line on the DOF roll, about $12.3M a year at Phase 1 rates. The values, bands and limits.
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Market
October 9, 2026 · 5 min read
How DOF Values a Co-op Unit for the Pied-a-Terre Surcharge
The DOF roll lists 36,677 co-op apartment values, 5,586 over $1M. 5,738 co-op developments appear only as a building record. What that means for you.
Market
October 9, 2026 · 5 min read
The $1 Million Pied-a-Terre Tax Cliff: $999,000 vs $1,000,000
A condo valued at $999,000 owes no pied-a-terre surcharge; at $1,000,000 it owes about $40,000 a year. 3,899 NYC units sit within $50,000 of that line.
Market
October 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Pied-a-Terre Tax Phase 2 in July 2028: Who Drops Out
Phase 2 starts July 1, 2028 at a $5M threshold. On the DOF roll, 17,330 of 17,750 over-the-line units fall under $5M. Who drops out and who stays.
Market
October 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Mansion Tax Plus Pied-a-Terre Tax: A $3M Second Home
A $3M NYC second home owes $45,000 mansion tax at closing plus a surcharge of $40,000 to $157,500 a year, set by the DOF valuation. The full cost, by row.
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Market
October 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Manhattan Neighborhoods With the Most Pied-a-Terre Tax Exposure
Lenox Hill tops the DOF roll with 1,767 units over $1M and $157.6M a year. The top 10 Manhattan neighborhoods hold 61% of citywide pied-a-terre exposure.
Investment
September 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Owned a 2-to-4 Family for 30 Years? Sell, Hold, or Exchange
Selling, holding, and exchanging a long-held NYC 2-to-4 family each have their own math: net income, depreciation recapture, 1031 deadlines, heirs.
Investment
September 23, 2026 · 9 min read
Selling Several NYC Buildings: One Package or One at a Time?
A package draws fewer buyers who price on income. Single sales draw more buyers who price on comps. Transfer tax, 1031 and installment rules differ too.
Market
September 14, 2026 · 8 min read
What $1M, $2M, and $3M Actually Buy in New York City
$1M, $2M and $3M are exactly where NYC's mansion tax steps up. What each budget buys in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
Investment
July 28, 2026 · 9 min read
NYC Investment Property ROI in 2026: Cap Rates, Yields, and Where the Numbers Work
NYC cap rates range from 3.2% in Manhattan to 6.1% in the Bronx. Here's where the ROI numbers work for investors in 2026.
Market
July 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Best Time to Sell an NYC Apartment: 2026 Seasonal Guide
StreetEasy data: NYC homes leaving the market in April spent a median 54 days listed, half January's 105. The month-by-month seller's timing guide.
Investment
July 22, 2026 · 8 min read
1031 Exchange for NYC Sellers: Deferring Tax on a Sale
A 1031 exchange lets NYC investors defer capital gains tax by rolling sale proceeds into another investment property. Here are the rules and deadlines.
Market Analysis
July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
NYC Real Estate Prices by Borough 2026: Live Data All 5
June 2026 tracker: Manhattan $1.23M, Brooklyn $1.07M, Queens $715K, Bronx $585K, Staten Island $730K. All five boroughs up year over year.
Market
July 21, 2026 · 9 min read
NYC Neighborhood Price Resilience: 2010 to 2026 Rankings
Mott Haven +730.4% (thin 2010 base), Battery Park City -8.7%: how 156 NYC neighborhoods held value 2010 to 2026, plus the 2020 stress test by borough.
Market
July 21, 2026 · 8 min read
NYC Price Cuts Tracker 2026: Borough Discount Data for Buyers
Bronx price-cut share hit 13.5% in June 2026, 3.8 points above its 10-year June norm. Full tracker: price cuts, discounts, sale-to-list by borough.
Market
July 21, 2026 · 8 min read
NYC Days on Market Tracker 2026: How Fast Homes Sell by Borough
NYC listings spent a median 58 days on market in June 2026, 8 under the 10-year norm. Every borough beat its average. DoM by borough, type, and area.
Market
July 20, 2026 · 8 min read
NYC Summer 2026 Market Report: Rent Up 5%, Prices Down 9%
NYC's median asking price fell 9% year over year in June 2026 while rent climbed 5%. The borough-by-borough breakdown from StreetEasy data.
Investment
June 22, 2026 · 9 min read
Buying NYC Foreclosures & Distressed Property: 2026 Investor Guide
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, so every case runs through court. Here is how investors find pre-foreclosures, auctions, and REOs, and vet them.
Market
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
NYC Real Estate: Q4 2025 Recap + Spring 2026 Check-In
A comprehensive look at how the NYC real estate market performed in Q4 2025 and key trends to watch in the new year.
Investing
May 19, 2026 · 10 min read
NYC Multi-Family Investing: 2-4 Unit Guide (2026)
A 2-4 unit building in the Bronx or Queens can generate positive cash flow while you live in one unit. Here's how in 2026.
Market Analysis
May 19, 2026 · 15 min read
NYC Market Report 2026: Prices Through Spring, Borough by Borough
Co-op listings on the Upper East and Upper West Side are sitting 60+ days as condo demand stays firm. Full borough-by-borough prices and forecasts.
Market
May 19, 2026 · 9 min read
NYC Spring 2026 Market Report: $1.15M Median, Inventory -18%
Manhattan median hit $1.15M (+4.7%), Brooklyn crossed $935K, Queens jumped 6.2% to $680K. Spring 2026 inventory down 18% YoY. Full borough-by-borough data.
Market
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Will NYC Real Estate Crash in 2026? May 2026 Data Says No
NYC median sale prices hit $850K in December 2025, up 15% from March 2024. Here is why the crash predictions do not hold up against actual market data.
Market
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
NYC Housing Inventory Crisis 2026: 28-Year Low Explained
NYC has just 22,366 homes for sale in 2026, a 28-year low. Rent stabilization, seller lock-in, and estate holdings are the three structural causes driving the shortage.
Market
May 19, 2026 · 8 min read
NYC's 10 Hottest Neighborhoods of 2025: The 3 Still on Fire in 2026
StreetEasy ranks by search clicks. We rank by months of supply. The 10 NYC neighborhoods where inventory tightened most in 2025, plus 3 still accelerating.
Investment
May 4, 2026 · 9 min read
NYC Condo Three-Phase Plan: Kid, Rental, Exit
One NYC condo, three jobs over 10+ years: starter apartment for the kid, then a rental, then sale or pied-a-terre. The structure that makes it work.
Market Analysis
April 2026 · 8 min read
AI in Real Estate: Predictive Analytics for NYC Buyers & Sellers
AI tools predict NYC micro-market price moves with 85%+ accuracy. How to use predictive analytics to time your 2026 purchase or sale.
Luxury Market
April 2026 · 8 min read
Finding True Architectural Luxury in NYC
Tribeca's median sale price hit $3.59M in January 2026. But true architectural luxury, pre-war details, views, and craftsmanship, requires knowing where to look and who to trust.
Market
April 10, 2026 · 12 min read
Best NYC Neighborhoods to Buy 2026: 15 Ranked by Price Growth
15 NYC neighborhoods ranked by 12-month change in median sale price, with median $/sqft and days on market. August 2026 data, not the spring figures.
Market
April 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Manhattan Real Estate Q1 2026: Sales Down 4%, Median $1.21M
Manhattan recorded 2,741 sales in Q1 2026, 4% fewer than Q1 2025, with monthly medians near $1.21M (StreetEasy recorded sales).
Market
April 10, 2026 · 6 min read
NYC Spring Housing Market 2026: What the Numbers Show
NYC recorded 3,466 sales in March 2025, up 9.5% YoY, with a citywide median of $800K. Spring 2026 is tracking as the strongest in years.
Market
April 10, 2026 · 6 min read
NYC Construction Cost 2026: $/Sq Ft for New Builds + Tariff Impact
New construction in NYC runs $400-$900/sq ft in 2026, with tariffs adding 5-9.6%. Cost breakdown by borough and building type, plus what it means for new condo prices.
Market
April 10, 2026 · 6 min read
NYC Office Boom Is Pushing Manhattan Home Prices Higher
One Vanderbilt hit $320/sqft in asking rent, a NYC record. Here is how Manhattan's office recovery is driving residential prices higher in 2026.
Market
April 8, 2026 · 7 min read
Best Time to Buy an NYC Apartment: 2026 Seasonal Guide
StreetEasy data: NYC homes leaving the market in January sat a median 105 days, twice April's 54. A month-by-month guide to when to buy.
Market
April 3, 2026 · 8 min read
NYC Seller's Market Spring 2026: The 8-Week Pricing Window
NYC sellers have an 8-week window this spring to capture peak buyer demand. Borough-by-borough data and pricing strategy inside.
Market
March 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Keller Williams x Zillow Preview: Coming Soon Listings Hit NYC
Keller Williams and Zillow launch Preview, giving KW agents pre-market listing exposure on Zillow and Trulia starting April 2026. Here is what NYC buyers and sellers need to know.
Market Analysis
March 2026 · 9 min read
Rent vs. Buy NYC 2026: Break-Even Analysis by Borough
Manhattan one-bedrooms asked a median $4,500 a month over the twelve months through April 2026. What renting really costs against buying, by borough.
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