08/06/2026
Three Things to Do Before You Tour a Single NYC Apartment
Quick answer: Before touring any NYC apartment, a buyer should (1) put pen to paper and calculate their total monthly housing budget: approx mortgage, principal and interest, taxes, common charges, insurance, and utilities combined, (2) write down exactly three non-negotiables for what home means to them, and (3) get pre-approved by a mortgage lender to understand what is possible and the financing limits. Do these first, and everything after that becomes much easier and the apartment search flows with clarity and order.
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07/28/2026
Every summer I get a similar call. Someone's sitting in their home, needing to sell, watching the neighborhood stroll, the city is alive, exuberant, and they think: “yes, now's the time.” Buyers are out, they are looking; now’s the time to list. It's one of the most common mistakes I see NYC sellers make, and it can cost sellers real money.
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When to Sell an Apartment in NYC: Best Time to List in 2026
Every summer I get a similar call. Someone's sitting in their home, needing to sell, watching the neighborhood stroll, the city is alive, exuberant, and they think: “yes, now's the time.” Buyers are out, they are looking; now’s the time to list. It's one of the most common mistakes I see NYC sellers make, and it can cost sellers real money.
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03/08/2024
Big Sit: Silver Lining Opticians
Silver Lining Opticians is the leading independent eyewear brand and shop in New York, and some say the world. Owned by Jordan Silver and Erik Sacher. If you happen by, you’ll find Jordan tinkering on a pair of glasses. Guy will be indelibly setting the mood.
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01/28/2024
Big Sit: Apt. 3 - Doug Paster
A few years ago, I wrote a note to myself that I wanted to spread the word and hype some of my favorite small businesses/business owners. I want people to experience what I feel when I visit these special places - today we publish the first ever Big Sit / Small Business Feature with one of Brooklyn’s best barbers, our friend Doug Paster from Apt. 3.
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