How a Property Survey Impacts Your Closing in NYC
A property survey is one of the most underrated but influential documents in a real-estate closing. In Staten Island and Brooklyn, where lot lines are…
Author: Joseph Ranola
How Parking Requirements Are Changing Under NYC’s City of Yes Initiative
Under the city’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning reform, parking requirements for new residential development including ADUs are being significantly scaled back. For…
How to Tell If Your Gutter System Is Failing in Staten Island & Brooklyn
Your gutters are more than curb appeal! They’re the channel that protects your roof, walls, foundation, and landscaping from water damage. In Staten Island and…
What a Commitment Letter Actually Means
That “commitment letter” your lender sends isn’t the green light to celebrate yet. In NYC real estate, especially Staten Island and Brooklyn, it’s a crucial…
The Hidden Impact of Closing Dates: How Timing Can Save (or Cost) You Thousands
The closing meeting is the final step in the home buying process and the point at which you officially become the owner of your new…
How to Identify a Failing Subfloor in Staten Island and Brooklyn Homes
A failing subfloor is one of the most expensive “hidden problems” inside older Staten Island and South Brooklyn homes. The subfloor sits between your finished…
How Certificates of Occupancy for One-Family vs Two-Family Homes Work in NYC
In New York City, your home’s Certificate of Occupancy (CO) isn’t just paperwork. It defines legal use, unit count and occupancy. For buyers in Staten…
What the City of Yes Rules Say About Detached ADUs
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative is rewriting how New Yorkers can use their property and one of its most transformative features is…
How to Tell If Your Siding Is Failing in Staten Island and Brooklyn
Your home’s siding is more than a design choice. It’s the armor that protects your structure from water, heat, and coastal weather. In Staten Island…
What’s In, What’s Out: Home Design Trends to Watch in 2026
Back in 2020 and 2021, when we were spending almost all our time at home, design priorities changed almost overnight. Dining rooms turned into offices. Spare…