What You Need to Know About How NYC Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) Works for Buyers and Sellers
Every NYC home sale includes a city transfer tax known as the Real Property Transfer Tax, or RPTT. Whether you’re buying or selling in Staten…
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What You Need to Know About 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…
What You Need to Know About 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…
What’s the Truth About 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…
What’s the Truth About Boro Breakdown? Staten Island Real Estate Market This Week
This week, 50 single family homes closed across Staten Island. The median sale price landed at $677,500, which keeps the market sitting comfortably in the…
What You Need to Know About What Counts as an Eligible Lot for an ADU Under City of Yes
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative is opening doors for Accessory Dwelling Units but not every lot automatically qualifies. For Staten Island and…
How Do I 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…
How Do I 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 the Truth About Seller Advantage? Staten Island 90-Day Market Check
The last 90 days of single family activity across Staten Island paint a consistent picture. No major swings, no surprises. What you have right now…
What You Need to Know About Understanding the Universal Affordability Preference (UAP) Under New NYC “City of Yes” Zoning
One of the most significant zoning updates for housing in New York City is the Universal Affordability Preference or UAP, introduced under the City of…