Neighborhoods
The city block by block, and the public records and local institutions that tell you what a neighbourhood is really like.
Northwind's $219 Million Loan Shows How Manhattan Office Conversions Get Financed
A $219 million Northwind loan for 100 Wall Street shows how lenders structure deals that turn office towers into housing as Manhattan's conversion pipeline reaches 15.2 million square feet.
How New York's Basement Apartment Legalization Actually Works
New York now runs two separate legalization paths for basement apartments, one for new units and one for existing ones, and they don't cover the same buildings.
How To Research A New York Neighbourhood Before You Move
Public records answer most of the questions a viewing cannot.
What A Business Improvement District Actually Does
A funded organization with a defined boundary, paid for by the properties inside it.
How New York's Community Boards Actually Work
Advisory bodies with no binding authority and considerable practical influence.