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The Weekend Edit: Brooklyn & NYC, October 16–18, 2026

The Weekend Edit: Brooklyn & NYC, October 16–18, 2026

his is the weekend the city opens its doors. Open House New York unlocks hundreds of buildings, a Brooklyn Heights Greek Revival gets the designer showhouse treatment, and Smith Street goes car-free. Here is where I would spend October 16–18 in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Bay Ridge Is About to Lose Its Zoning Vote — Here's What That Means

Bay Ridge Is About to Lose Its Zoning Vote — Here's What That Means

A new citywide rule could strip Bay Ridge's City Council say over certain zoning applications by 2027. Here's what the Affordable Housing Fast Track means for the neighborhood, and how to weigh in before the October 1 list is released.

Park Slope Brownstone vs Bay Ridge Limestone: Why Priced-Out Buyers Are Falling for the Limestones

Park Slope Brownstone vs Bay Ridge Limestone: Why Priced-Out Buyers Are Falling for the Limestones

Park Slope brownstones now run $1,050–$1,150 a square foot. A few subway stops south, Bay Ridge limestones offer the same prewar detail for roughly half that. Here's why priced-out buyers are settling into the neighborhood I grew up in — and not looking back.

PARK SLOPE TOWNHOUSE GUIDE 2026 Width, Location & Value — Everything You Need to Know By Laurie Savino

PARK SLOPE TOWNHOUSE GUIDE 2026 Width, Location & Value — Everything You Need to Know By Laurie Savino

No two Park Slope townhouses are priced the same. Width, zone, and proximity to Prospect Park drive value more than any other factor — here's exactly what each means in dollars.

Here’s What the Market Is Actually Doing — And What It Means for You A March 2026 Briefing for Brooklyn and Monmouth County

Here’s What the Market Is Actually Doing — And What It Means for You A March 2026 Briefing for Brooklyn and Monmouth County

The spring market looks normal from the outside. It isn’t. Mortgage rates just spiked, New York and New Jersey both changed the rules, and a quiet revolution in how homes are sold is already underway. Here’s what I’m telling every client right now.

Brooklyn Real Estate Market Update Weekly Snapshot | January 24 – 30, 2026

Brooklyn Real Estate Market Update Weekly Snapshot | January 24 – 30, 2026

59 contracts signed. One neighborhood bucking the trend. And the week's priciest sale was an $8.9M Brooklyn Heights townhouse. Here's your full Brooklyn market breakdown for January 24–30.

What's Actually Happening in NYC Right Now: Your January 2026 Event Guide

What's Actually Happening in NYC Right Now: Your January 2026 Event Guide

January in NYC isn't dead—it's thriving. Winter Jazzfest hits THIS WEEKEND, world-class museums showcase Monet & Man Ray, and the city reveals its authentic character. Your insider guide to the best NYC events happening right now through month's end.