Articles
For Buyers
What Is A Condop?
Condops are co-ops with commercial properties in which residential units are combined in a co-op while commercial units retain the freedom of condos.
What Is ACRIS?
ACRIS allows buyers, property owners, brokers, and attorneys to look at and gain insights from property documents like deeds and mortgage records.
What Is An Aztech Document?
The Aztech document allows co-op apartment buyers to get financing, while lenders and co-op board agree on mutually beneficial terms.
For Sellers
What Is An HVAC?
An HVAC system is responsible for circulating hot and cold air inside a building and maintaining the indoor temperature at comfortable levels.
What Is An Appraisal?
Property appraisal is the process of evaluating a property to determine its fair price in the current market. It’s performed by third-party professionals called appraisers.
What NYC Property Sellers Need To Know About Virtual Tours
Virtual tours are a great way to create a reusable digital tour of your property that potential buyers can take advantage of from the comfort of their homes.
For Renters
What Is Amortized or Net Rent?
Net effective rent or amortized rent is calculated by dividing the total rent you have to pay (after discount) over the term of the lease by total months in the lease.
What Are Doorman Buildings?
Doorman buildings in NYC are buildings that are manned 24/7 by a doorman who controls entry to the building and provides additional services like signing for deliveries.
Rent-To-Own: What It Is And How It Works In NYC
Rent-to-own can be an amazing option for people who want to make a move from renting to buying but still need time to save enough money or build credit.
Commercial
What is a LEED Building?
LEED buildings are energy-efficient and eco-friendly structures that are awarded a LEED certificate. Different LEED certifications indicate how green a building is.
What Is A CAP Rate
Cap rate is the ratio of an income-producing property’s Net Operating Income and market value, which gives a simplistic idea of the property’s return potential.
What Is A Gut Renovation?
Compared to partial or cosmetic renovations, a gut renovation project can be costly, challenging, and time-consuming, but it allows you to recreate your home interior almost from scratch.
Neighborhood Series
Financial District
Financial District is home to some of the most iconic and historically important buildings and institutions in NYC.
West Village
If you are looking to visit a beautiful, quiet, and powerfully historical neighborhood in Manhattan, West Village should be among the first choices.
Astoria
Astoria is home to a lively and diverse population, great restaurants, and a few must-see attractions.
New Development
Sponsor Units – What Do NYC Apartment Buyers Need To Know About Them?
Sponsor units are builder or developer-owned apartments in condos and co-ops that can be sold by bypassing board approval requirements.
What Is A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)?
In NYC, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Department of Buildings and determines the use and occupancy status of a building. Read on to find out more.
What is New Development?
New development is usually a newly constructed or heavily renovated structure that is for sale directly by the developer responsible for the construction/renovation.
