brooklyn-real-estate

13
Apr
New Rules for NYC Co-op Buyers: What the Cooperative Application Timeline Law Means for You

New Rules for NYC Co-op Buyers: What the Cooperative Application Timeline Law Means for You

Starting July 28, 2026, NYC co-op boards must acknowledge purchase applications within 15 days and make a decision within 45 days. Here's what buyers, sellers, and boards need to know about the Cooperative Application Timeline Law.
7 min read
07
Apr
Fort Hamilton Mews Rezoning: What Bay Ridge Residents Need to Know Before the April 15 Meeting By Laurie Savino | Destination Bay Ridge

Fort Hamilton Mews Rezoning: What Bay Ridge Residents Need to Know Before the April 15 Meeting By Laurie Savino | Destination Bay Ridge

A proposed 11-story, 292-unit rental building at 9305 5th Avenue (the Staples site) in Bay Ridge is moving through NYC's land use review process. Here's everything Community District 10 residents need to know — including how to prepare for the April 15 CB10 meeting.
6 min read
31
Mar
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.
12 min read
12
Mar
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: The Neighborhood That Has It All — and Still Has Room for You

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: The Neighborhood That Has It All — and Still Has Room for You

Bay Ridge is Brooklyn's best-kept open secret — a waterfront neighborhood with a small-town feel, strong schools, and home prices that still make sense in 2026. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know right now.
7 min read
09
Feb
Brooklyn Condos & Co-ops Market Report: January 2026 Contract Activity Analysis

Brooklyn Condos & Co-ops Market Report: January 2026 Contract Activity Analysis

Brooklyn condo and co-op contract activity dropped 34% in January 2026, with co-ops declining 42% and condos down 29%. Days on market improved to 107 days. Expert analysis of pricing trends, neighborhood performance, and opportunities for buyers and sellers.
5 min read
03
Feb
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.
4 min read
25
Jan
Brooklyn Co-op & Condo Market Report: Q4 2025 Shows Resilience Despite Inventory Challenges

Brooklyn Co-op & Condo Market Report: Q4 2025 Shows Resilience Despite Inventory Challenges

Brooklyn Q4 2025: co-ops & condos show growth. Median prices hit $800K, sales up 2%. Full neighborhood analysis for buyers & sellers in all markets.
9 min read
22
Jan
What 3 Other Agents Couldn't Sell in 18 Months, I Sold in 4 Days

What 3 Other Agents Couldn't Sell in 18 Months, I Sold in 4 Days

After 30 years in real estate, I've learned that stale listings rarely need more patience—they need strategic vision. Here's how three properties that sat for months or years with other agents sold within days once someone saw what buyers actually needed to see.
7 min read
24
Nov
North Slope vs. South Slope: Understanding the Differences in Park Slope

North Slope vs. South Slope: Understanding the Differences in Park Slope

North Slope and South Slope each bring something unique to Park Slope. Explore the differences in housing, lifestyle, and neighborhood feel to help you understand what makes each section of this iconic Brooklyn area distinct.
3 min read
02
Nov
Co-op vs Condo vs Brownstone: Your Brooklyn Buyer's Guide 2025

Co-op vs Condo vs Brownstone: Your Brooklyn Buyer's Guide 2025

Brooklyn's real estate market offers three distinct property types, each with unique advantages and challenges. As a Brooklyn
4 min read