City Realty

Founded in 1994, CityRealty holds the title of the oldest continuously running real estate website. With a strong belief that real estate is fundamentally local, CityRealty has dedicated the last two decades to offering top-notch content and insights into the New York City real estate scene. Navigating the vibrant and often intricate market of New York can be daunting for those looking to buy or rent an apartment, particularly without the right information and support. Each year, we assist thousands of buyers, renters, and sellers in successfully managing the complexities of the New York market. We take pride in providing all our services and resources completely free of charge.

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What counts as “family housing” in New York City + Two-beds with kid-friendly amenities

5 days ago | cityrealty.com | Cait Etherington

Since 2020, families have been leaving New York City at an alarmingly high rate. In July 2024, Bloomberg reported that the city's under-5 population has fallen by 18 percent since the start of the pandemic. For many families, the decision to leave New York City is based on one factor—the ongoing shortage of affordable family housing both on the rental and buying sides of the market.
This week’s standout listings + Summer-ready homes with Sunday open houses

1 week ago | cityrealty.com | Dana Schulz

The summer solstice falls on Friday, June 20, 2025, officially marking the start of the summer season and bringing us the longest day of the year. In New York City, that means more than 15 hours of daylight. Some observe the solstice with spiritual rituals or a yoga practice such as this year's 23rd anniversary of Solstice in Times Square, while others simply toast the season with an al fresco meal or drink.
Sponsor units from $210K: Pros, cons, and great NYC listings with no board approval required

3 weeks ago | cityrealty.com | Cait Etherington

From time to time, a listing for a New York City condo or co-op includes the following phrase: sponsor unit. But what sets these apart from other units, and why are they to buyers' benefits? The short answer to the first part is that this is a unit that has never been sold. The longer answer requires a little more detail, and the benefits depend on the building type.
Soundproof the City: Finding peace and quiet in a noisy city

1 month ago | cityrealty.com | Michelle Sinclair Colman

“If I were to start a second career, I’d go into soundproofing, especially in a city like New York, where more and more people are working from home and discovering just how thin the walls can be,” commented Vickey Barron, Compass real estate broker.
'Deal Fell Through' - How to avoid a failed close + NYC homes 'back on the market'

1 month ago | cityrealty.com | Cait Etherington

In most markets, only a small percentage of contracts (on average, 1.5 to 4 percent) are canceled, but under exceptional circumstances, canceled contracts can spike. In March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, for example, 18 percent of contracts in the United States were canceled, and in early 2022, shortly after the hike in mortgage rates, 15 percent of contracts were canceled. However, under most conditions, contracts are canceled for just a few predictable reasons.
2025 NYCxDESIGN Awards: Celebrating the residential winners and finalists

1 month ago | cityrealty.com | Michelle Sinclair Colman

Every spring, the NYCXDESIGN Festival draws design enthusiasts from around the world for panels, showcases, studio visits, block parties, and other events celebrating New York City's robust architecture and design communities. One of the cornerstone events is the NYCxDESIGN Awards, now in its tenth year, which showcase the best in architecture, interiors, and product design across the greater New York City area.
Camptown: A boutique Catskills retreat; Doo-da days await!

1 month ago | cityrealty.com | Michelle Sinclair Colman

Between the concerts, festivals, and other events, there's nothing like summer in the city. But New York City is also notorious as a "heat island" that makes already high temperatures feel positively sweltering, and has some craving an escape. Respite can be found a quick train ride away: Camptown, the former Rip Van Winkle Motor Lodge in Leeds, New York, has been thoughtfully redeveloped as a boutique 50-room hotel on 22 bucolic Catskill acres.
INTERVIEW: Zoe Elghanayan of TF Cornerstone on artful living in luxury NYC rentals

1 month ago | cityrealty.com | Michelle Sinclair Colman

Frieze New York is underway at The Shed as of this writing, and museums all over the city are unveiling their spring and summer programming. But some New York City residents are able to enjoy art simply by going to their building's lobby or amenity space. Specially commissioned art is a hallmark of some of New York City's most luxurious condominiums, but this privilege is not just for buyers.
TEN questions to ask before signing a lease + 20 newly-launched rental buildings in NYC

1 month ago | cityrealty.com | Cait Etherington

Once you’ve found and been approved for an apartment in New York City, it is tempting to immediately sign on the dotted line and start looking for a mover - after all, with Manhattan rents at all-time highs and those in outer boroughs starting to creep up, it's understandable that one would want to lock in a deal as soon as possible. However, signing too quickly can lead to regrets down the line.
First-time homebuyer programs for New Yorkers I: City-sponsored incentives + Notable listings under $1 million

2 months ago | cityrealty.com | Cait Etherington

Most people dream of buying their own home at some point in their life, and in most regions of theUnited States, this is a dream that can be achieved with a bit of hard work and deliberate saving. InNew York City, buying one’s first home is often much more challenging. This not only reflects thefact that one generally needs a higher down payment to enter the market but also that New Yorkproperties often don’t qualify for programs designed to assist first-time buyers.