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On buying, selling, and the New York market.

Wood-paneled room set for a board meeting
Field Notes6 min

Manhattan Co-op Board Approval: What Buyers Should Prepare Before They Offer

Board approval starts before the package. Buyers need clean finances, a coherent story, and a building choice that fits their profile.

May 26, 2026
Pricing notes and market materials on a table.
Market Letter7 min

How to Price a Manhattan Co-op or Condo Without Chasing the Market

Pricing is not a neighborhood average. It is a read on the building, line, condition, buyer pool, competing inventory, and launch timing.

May 26, 2026
A New York residential lobby detail.
Essay6 min

Condo vs. Co-op in NYC: The Decision Framework Buyers Actually Need

The right choice depends on use case, financing, flexibility, board tolerance, monthly costs, building culture, and resale plan.

May 26, 2026
A row of Brooklyn brownstones.
Case Anatomy7 min

What Buyers and Sellers Miss in Brooklyn Townhouse Comps

Brooklyn townhouse comps break when buyers ignore width, lot depth, condition, rental income, facade, landmark rules, and outdoor space.

May 26, 2026
Park Slope style Brooklyn brownstone row.
Market Letter6 min

Park Slope Listing Strategy for Co-op, Condo, and Townhouse Sellers

A Park Slope seller needs more than exposure. The launch has to respect buyer pools, property type, timing, preparation, and the story of the block.

May 26, 2026
Manhattan building skyline detail.
Case Anatomy6 min

What a Building's Sales History Tells You Before You Bid

The building is part of the asset. Recent sales, line history, policies, financials, and resale patterns should shape the offer before a buyer signs.

May 26, 2026
Frank Suriano reviewing listing papers at a sunlit table
Essay6 min

What It Really Costs to Sell an Apartment in NYC

Sellers should understand net proceeds before choosing price, timing, prep, and negotiation posture. The sale price is only the headline number.

May 26, 2026
Loft interior detail for a Tribeca seller strategy article.
Market Letter6 min

Tribeca Listing Strategy for Condo, Co-op, and Loft Sellers

Tribeca pricing depends on building, loft character, views, finish quality, monthly costs, buyer pool, and the active inventory in the same price band.

May 26, 2026
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