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Saturday, November 14, 2015

Real Estate

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Putting a Stop to a Neighbor’s Slurs

This week: A co-op board steers clear of a squabble among residents; a business is run out of a residential home; and a wish for a backyard cabana.

Ian Schrager’s New Condos on the Hudson

The developer follows a long list of New York real estate hits with a new project in the West Village.

Standing Out in a Glassy West Chelsea

Tall, slender and glassy might be the design choice du jour, but a condo rising in West Chelsea harks back to an era when terra-cotta, copper and ornate finishes signaled the pinnacle of luxury.

Big Ticket

For $19.25 Million, a Greenwich Village Classic

A Greek Revival townhouse in Greenwich Village with a classic brownstone stoop was the sale of the week.

Living In

Easton, Conn.: Embracing a Farming Culture

The Fairfield County suburb is home to at least 20 farms of varying sizes, from part-time specialty operations to large-scale agritourism attractions.

Mortgages

Cashing in on Home Equity

Rising home prices are raising equity levels, and homeowners are cashing in on these gains.

The House That Julia Built

La Pitchoune, which became Julia Child's link with France and a place she returned to again and again in her mind and in her recipes, is for sale on the open market for the first time.

In Case You Missed It: October's Top Real Estate Stories

Catch up on the most popular stories of the month.

Giving Up the Affluent Suburbs for City Living

A rising number of wealthy suburbanites are abandoning their empty-nest suburban estates for high-end city residences — and developers are ready for them.

Travel

America’s Most Glamorous Trailer Park

In Malibu, Paradise Cove has million-dollar views, hip residents and a location on one of the world’s most iconic beaches.

The Appraisal

Gansevoort Street, With Up-and-Down History, Could Grow Taller Again

In the meatpacking district, a historic block where tenements were once chopped in half may soon be altered to include buildings that rise four, six and eight stories.

What I Love

Zhang Hongtu’s Art Studio in Woodside, Queens

The artist works in a 1,875-square-foot space behind his home.

The Appraisal

Gansevoort Street, With Up-and-Down History, Could Grow Taller Again

In the meatpacking district, a historic block where tenements were once chopped in half may soon be altered to include buildings that rise four, six and eight stories.

When Neighbors Tangle Online

Publicly accessible websites critical of board members and how buildings are managed are leading to defamation lawsuits.

Of Mice and Apartment Sales

Rodents seek shelter from the cold in city apartments. Spotting one is unnerving, but the predicament takes on new urgency if you’re planning to sell.

Big Ticket

Vintage Greenwich Village Townhouse for $32 Million

Two fully restored 1840s townhouses on the same leafy street in the Greenwich Village Historic District were the most expensive closed transactions of the week.

Luxury Condos in a Former NoLIta Orphanage

St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral School in NoLIta is being converted to condos and townhouses, with prices starting at $7.74 million.

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Cooking With the Door Open

This week’s subjects include odors from the apartment next door; problems with the heat; and rules in middle-income developments.

Living In

TriBeCa: Not for Starving Artists

Fast-growing and affluent, the Lower Manhattan neighborhood has many loft-style apartments in old and new buildings.

iPhone App

The New York Times Real Estate App

A recently overhauled free app that now allows users to read new stories every day and search for homes at the same time.

On the Market
On the Market
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Clinton, and in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

On the Market
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Hamilton, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Lloyd Neck, N.Y.

Ask Real Estate

Answers to reader questions about real estate, home buying and renting, mortgages, insurance, leases, condominiums and co-ops and real estate law.

Living In

The inside scoop on New York City neighborhoods and beyond.

Great Homes and Destinations
What You Get
$1,175,000 Homes in Hawaii, Colorado and Washington, D.C.

This week’s properties include a contemporary in Colorado, a penthouse in Washington, D.C., and a house in Hawaii.

International Real Estate
House Hunting in ... British Columbia

Victoria, a city of roughly 80,000 in a greater metropolitan area of about 345,000 on Vancouver Island, has had a robust single-family housing market in the last several years.

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Home Sales Around the New York Region

Information on sales in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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The Upshot
Is It Better to Rent or Buy?

The choice between buying a home and renting one is among the biggest financial decisions that many adults make.

Manhattan Market Data

Data provided by Miller Samuel, Inc. Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants
2nd Quarter, 2015 by Zip

Parse the market by price and size.

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Commercial Real Estate
Former Prison for Women to Become a Place That Serves Them

Plans call for conversion of the former Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan to the Women’s Building, largely for nonprofit groups.

The 30-Minute Interview

A Conversation With Martin Cohen

Mr. Cohen, 66, is executive chairman of Cohen & Steers, a publicly traded investment company known for its real estate investment trust mutual funds.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

In Case You Missed It
Jennifer Davis, the super at Greenwich Tower, drains a pipe.
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Jennifer Davis, the super at Greenwich Tower, drains a pipe.

Among over 3,000 unionized superintendents in New York City, perhaps a few dozen are women.

The South Bronx Beckons

The Bronx, particularly the South Bronx, has assumed the mantle of next frontier for renters, buyers and developers.

Big Ticket

Penthouse Owned by Joan Rivers Sold for $28 Million

The palatial Upper East Side triplex that Joan Rivers called home for more than a quarter of a century was the sale of the week.

Big Ticket

Sarah Jessica Parker’s House Sells for $18.25 Million

A Greenwich Village townhouse sold by the actress and her husband, Matthew Broderick, was the most expensive sale of the week in New York City.

When the 13-Year-Old Picks a $14 Million Condo

Teens and preteens are getting involved in finding multimillion-dollar homes for their families, and in a few instances, doing everything but writing the check.

Leonardo DiCaprio Builds an Eco-Resort

The actor has teamed up with the developer of an eco-conscious condominium in New York to build a resort in Belize.

How to Improve Your Cellphone Signal at Home

Good cellphone reception is a must-have for many in New York.

The 10 Most Cost-Effective Renovations

Here are some simple home improvements that may offer the most bang for the buck.

Five Things to Remember Before You Renovate

A home remodeling checklist for New York apartment dwellers.

Brooklyn’s Most Expensive Listings

To get to Brooklyn, win the lottery first.

Five Manhattan Alternatives to Pricey Brooklyn Neighborhoods

Suggestions for frustrated New York City home hunters.

Priced Out of Brooklyn? Try Manhattan

Brooklyn home prices have become so high that parts of Manhattan are starting to look like bargains.