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Saturday, April 9, 2016

Real Estate

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Uma Thurman’s Gramercy Park Apartment for Sale

The actress is putting up for sale her duplex at 1 Lexington Avenue, the prewar co-op building where she lived for several years.

Big Ticket

A West Village Duplex for $34.4 Million

A penthouse at 150 Charles Street with panoramic views that include the Statue of Liberty was the sale of the week.

What I Love

Living With Very Hungry Caterpillars

Jonathan Rockefeller, the creator of a show based on Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book, has a very grown-up home.

Vows

Off Broadway, Showmen Seal Their Biggest Deal

Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon, stars of an HGTV real estate show, are signing the papers on a life of wedded bliss.

Renzo Mongiardino, the Architect of Illusion

On the centenary of his birth, his reimagining of interior design dogma continues to endure.

The Appraisal

Flatiron Building, Admired but Rarely Copied, Inspires Developers

In a city that has largely stuck to its grid, builders in New York are turning to oddly shaped lots — and the buildings that fit on them.

An English Country House With a Grand History of Horse Racing

Overlooking the open heath in Suffolk, where horses are trained daily in the racing town of Newmarket, stands a house of notable architectural merit.

Exotic Marble and Opulent Finishes Lure Buyers

To woo wealthy buyers, developers are lavishing apartments with extravagant fixtures and finishes. Spend to make money, as they say.

Big Ticket

Three Bedrooms on Park Avenue for $26.6 Million

Two nearly identical apartments more than midway up the super-tall 432 Park Avenue are the sales of the week.

Interactive Feature: In Case You Missed It: March's Top Real Estate Stories

Catch up on the most popular stories of the month.

The Hunt

In Brooklyn, More Space for the Money

Jenny Mak and James Nguyen found a one-bedroom in Carroll Gardens that they could convert to a two-bedroom.

What I Love

Augusten Burroughs Makes a Dash for the Country

The author of ‘Running With Scissors’ has a new memoir and a very old house.

Living In

The Lower East Side, Where Gritty Meets Trendy

The neighborhood, which started as a mix of impoverished immigrants, is becoming less gritty with a major redevelopment project underway.

Condos Rise Where an East Village Church Stood

Steiner East Village, a seven-story condo with 82 units, is being built on the site where the Mary Help of Christians Church complex once stood.

Interactive Feature: Shopping Guide: How to Choose Your Next Bed

A bedding designer offers tips on finding the one that’s right for you.

International Real Estate

House Hunting in ... Spain

Home prices are up after years of steady declines, but the rebound is sluggish, because of an oversupply of inventory and Spain’s depressed economy.

What You Get

$830,000 Houses in North Carolina, Virginia and Illinois

This week’s properties include an old gristmill in North Carolina, a modern home in Virginia and a foursquare in Illinois.

Ask Real Estate

When Your Dog Meets the Co-op Board

A pet’s behavior on display; an apartment that gets noisy; and utilities not covered by rent.

On the Market

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Union Square and Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn.

On the Market

Homes for Sale in Nassau and Westchester Counties

This week’s featured properties are four-bedroom homes in Rye Brook, N.Y., and Massapequa, N.Y.

Perched High, With Gulf of Finland Views

A neo-Gothic tower in Helsinki that dates to 1840 has links to the Crimean War, a Finnish design legend -- and a noted figure in contemporary rock 'n' roll.

In Singapore, a Home That’s Naturally Green

A carbon negative house promises no energy bills, lower water bills and the potential of one day supplying excess electricity to the national grid.

How New York Allowed Gentrification for $16 Million

The Rivington House deal, netting by far the largest sum received by the city for a deed change during the de Blasio administration, went largely unnoticed, despite community efforts to retain the building as a long-term care center.

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The New York Times Real Estate App

A recently overhauled free app that now allows users to read new stories every day and search for homes at the same time.

On the Market
On the Market
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s homes are on the Upper West Side, in Greenwich Village and in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.

On the Market
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Mount Vernon, N.Y., and East Windsor, N.J.

Great Homes and Destinations
What You Get
$1,225,000 Homes in Los Angeles, Vermont and Alabama

This week’s properties include a beach house in Alabama, a Spanish colonial in Los Angeles and a compound in Vermont.

House Hunting in ... Ireland

The West Cork housing market began to rebound last year after an extended downturn that stretched from 2007 to 2014.

Ask Real Estate

Answers to reader questions about real estate, home buying and renting, mortgages, insurance, leases, condominiums and co-ops and real estate law.

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Home Sales Around the New York Region

Information on sales in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Living In

The inside scoop on New York City neighborhoods and beyond.

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The Upshot
Is It Better to Rent or Buy?

The choice between buying a home and renting one is among the biggest financial decisions that many adults make.

Manhattan Market Data

Data provided by Miller Samuel, Inc. Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants
4th Quarter, 2015 by Zip

Parse the market by price and size.

  • Read "Matrix," a blog by Jonathan Miller

Real Estate Archive

Interactive Feature: 2015 New York City Real Estate Quiz

Record prices, skinny skyscrapers, celebrity listings and architectural debuts: It’s been an eventful year in New York City real estate. Test your memory with this quiz.

Commercial Real Estate
The Edison factory once made batteries for industrial uses like submarines and mining lamps.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

The Edison factory once made batteries for industrial uses like submarines and mining lamps.

Construction begins on Edison Village, a West Orange redevelopment project, despite concerns that it might not deliver on its promise of renewal.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.

In Case You Missed It
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Luiz C. Ribeiro for The New York Times

It’s a short hop from New York, and at the moment, it’s still less expensive.

The Art of Home Staging

The practice of home staging has long elicited strong reactions. But as staging has evolved, more real estate professionals stress its importance.

Brooklyn Houses Clad in Metal

Houses of steel and aluminum are sprouting in cool places, a.k.a. Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Soundproofing for New York Noise

Noise-control companies are endeavoring to make life a little quieter in a very loud city.

New Apps and Services for Renters

New companies are springing up to help renters find homes, break leases, sublet, find roommates and avoid broker fees.

Supers Who Break the Glass Ceiling

Among over 3,000 unionized superintendents in New York City, perhaps a few dozen are women.

The South Bronx Beckons

The Bronx, particularly the South Bronx, has assumed the mantle of next frontier for renters, buyers and developers.

Big Ticket

Penthouse Owned by Joan Rivers Sold for $28 Million

The palatial Upper East Side triplex that Joan Rivers called home for more than a quarter of a century was the sale of the week.

Big Ticket

Sarah Jessica Parker’s House Sells for $18.25 Million

A Greenwich Village townhouse sold by the actress and her husband, Matthew Broderick, was the most expensive sale of the week in New York City.

Interactive Feature: Shopping Guide: Dining Tables

Finding the right one is even harder in a city where most tables are expected to multitask. An event planner offers some advice.

Essential Home Staging Tips

The pros share their strategies for making your home enticing to buyers.

The Short-Order Sofa

A new breed of online furniture manufacturers offers high-end quality and customization – and often a quick turnaround time – at low-end prices.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

With the median price for a Manhattan apartment nearing the $1 million mark, buying your first home can be a daunting task. And don’t forget to add in the fees.

How to Improve Your Cellphone Signal at Home

Good cellphone reception is a must-have for many in New York.

The 10 Most Cost-Effective Renovations

Here are some simple home improvements that may offer the most bang for the buck.

Five Things to Remember Before You Renovate

A home remodeling checklist for New York apartment dwellers.

Brooklyn’s Most Expensive Listings

To get to Brooklyn, win the lottery first.

Five Manhattan Alternatives to Pricey Brooklyn Neighborhoods

Suggestions for frustrated New York City home hunters.

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