Brooklyn Real Estate Blog
Market trends, buying and selling insight, and what's actually happening in Brownstone Brooklyn right now.
Buying Your First Apartment in Brooklyn? What You Need to Know
Finding the right Brooklyn apartment is only half the battle. Being prepared to act when it comes along is what makes the difference.
Park Slope Condo Market Recap: 2021-2026
Rising interest rates were supposed to bring Park Slope condo prices down. Sales volume fell 47 percent, but prices did not.
New York's Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout Is Now in Court
A judge ruled the city's tax notices unlawful. The city is appealing, and the deadline, now October 6, is still moving.
New York's Pied-à-Terre Tax: The Definitive Guide
New York's pied-a-terre tax is now law. Here is what it actually does, who it affects, and why the details matter well beyond Billionaires Row.
Two Similar Apartments, One Pricing Lesson
Two condos in the same Park Slope building came to market one day apart this spring. One went into contract in 23 days. The other took 57. Let’s examine what caused such different results.
The FARE Act Is One Year Old. Who Benefits?
The FARE Act shifted broker fees from tenants to landlords in June 2025. Here is what actually changed, what it has meant for the Brooklyn rental market, and what you need to understand now.
Selling in Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Boerum Hill
The sellers doing best in Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Boerum Hill right now are not the ones pushing hardest on price. Here is what the spring 2026 data shows and why.
Selling in Park Slope, Prospect Heights and Windsor Terrace
Active listings and in-contract properties are running nearly one-to-one across Park Slope, Prospect Heights, and Windsor Terrace. Here is what the past 60 days of spring 2026 market data shows.
How Accurate Are Zillow Zestimates in Brooklyn
Zillow's Zestimate can be a useful starting point, but in Brooklyn it's often surprisingly far off. Here's why the algorithm struggles with co-ops, brownstones, and off-market sales.
How to Maximize Your Brooklyn Rental Income
Most rental income is won or lost before the first showing. Here’s what moves the needle for Brooklyn landlords: pricing by the block, presenting the unit well, and managing the tenancy once it starts.
Top Park Slope Dining Destinations in 2026
Park Slope has quietly become one of Brooklyn’s most interesting places to eat. These are the restaurants locals actually enjoy, from breakfast burritos and neighborhood sushi to pizza worth waiting for.
Investing in Brooklyn Real Estate: What You Need to Know
Buying the home you live in, buying a multi-family to hold and rent, or renovating to resell. Here’s how I think about the three main ways to invest in Brooklyn right now, and what each one asks of you.
New NYC Real Estate Commission Rules Explained
New York City changed how real estate commissions are structured. Learn the rules for buyer and seller representation, how deals are negotiated today, and what it means for both buyers and sellers in the market.
What Is a 1031 Exchange?
A 1031 exchange can let you sell an investment property and defer the tax on your gain, but the rules are strict, the deadlines are real, and missing a step can cost you the entire benefit. Here's what you need to know.
10 Things To Do In Prospect Heights
The Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, Prospect Park, and Vanderbilt Avenue’s restaurants all sit within a few blocks of each other. Here are ten places that show what Prospect Heights is actually about.
Do You Need a Buyer's Agent in Brooklyn?
In Brooklyn, the difference between a good deal and a bad one often comes down to who is in your corner. Here is what buyer representation actually means in this market.
Selling Your Park Slope Condo: What You Need to Know
Selling a Park Slope condo starts with one decision that affects everything else: the opening price. Here is what the process actually looks like and what fifteen years of doing it has taught me.
Brooklyn Brownstone Architecture: A Guide to Four Neighborhoods
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at the townhouse architecture that defines Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and Bedford-Stuyvesant, and what it tells you about the borough.