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Long Island City's Second Act: Why First-Time Buyers Are Finally Breaking Into Queens' Most Ambitious Neighbourhood

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Long Island City's Second Act: Why First-Time Buyers Are Finally Breaking Into Queens' Most Ambitious Neighbourhood

With median prices holding steady at $650k and fresh grant programmes emerging, Long Island City offers first-home buyers the rare combination of urban momentum and genuine affordability.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Astoria's Affordable Housing Boom: Why Queens Is Becoming the City's Smartest Investment Play

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Astoria's Affordable Housing Boom: Why Queens Is Becoming the City's Smartest Investment Play

As Manhattan prices soar past $1.3M and Brooklyn saturation peaks, savvy buyers and developers are turning to Astoria's mixed-income renaissance—where new policy and transit access are reshaping the outer-borough investment landscape.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Astoria and Long Island City Lead Queens Surge: What's Really Driving Prices—and Why Buyers Need to Act Fast

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Astoria and Long Island City Lead Queens Surge: What's Really Driving Prices—and Why Buyers Need to Act Fast

Transit access and tech-sector migration are reshaping outer-borough economics, but hidden costs and zoning shifts are changing the calculus for smart investors.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

How New Development Projects Are Reshaping Investment Returns Across NYC Neighborhoods

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How New Development Projects Are Reshaping Investment Returns Across NYC Neighborhoods

As major transit hubs and infrastructure upgrades reshape outer boroughs, savvy landlords are positioning portfolios to capture the next wave of yield growth.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

New York's Rental Vacancy Crisis: How City Planning Decisions Are Reshaping Tenant Rights and Market Dynamics

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New York's Rental Vacancy Crisis: How City Planning Decisions Are Reshaping Tenant Rights and Market Dynamics

Zoning reforms and tenant protection laws are rewriting the rental landscape across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens—with significant implications for both renters and property owners.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Manhattan's Luxury Rental Crisis: How Skyrocketing Conditions Are Reshaping Landlord-Tenant Dynamics

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Manhattan's Luxury Rental Crisis: How Skyrocketing Conditions Are Reshaping Landlord-Tenant Dynamics

As premium apartments command record rents, both sides of New York's high-end rental market face unprecedented pressures that are redrawing the city's residential landscape.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

What Auction Results and Price Data Are Signalling About New York's Next Development Wave

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What Auction Results and Price Data Are Signalling About New York's Next Development Wave

Recent construction approvals and distressed sales reveal where developers see opportunity—and where caution is taking hold.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Astoria's Rapid Rise: How Queens' Waterfront Neighborhood Became NYC's Hottest Investment Play

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Astoria's Rapid Rise: How Queens' Waterfront Neighborhood Became NYC's Hottest Investment Play

As Manhattan prices plateau and Brooklyn saturation deepens, savvy investors are flooding Astoria, where median prices have jumped 22% in two years and new transit access promises further gains.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Queens Affordable Housing Push: How 3 Major Projects Will Reshape Neighborhoods from Astoria to Jamaica

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Queens Affordable Housing Push: How 3 Major Projects Will Reshape Neighborhoods from Astoria to Jamaica

A wave of new mixed-income developments aims to counter spiraling rents and demographic shifts across the borough's fastest-changing corridors.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

The Math That Matters: What New York's Investment Property Yields Actually Reveal About Returns

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The Math That Matters: What New York's Investment Property Yields Actually Reveal About Returns

As Manhattan rents climb and outer-borough demand intensifies, landlords are discovering that headline prices tell only half the story—cash flow is where the real picture emerges.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Manhattan Rental Yields Hit Three-Year High: What Investor Returns Really Show

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Manhattan Rental Yields Hit Three-Year High: What Investor Returns Really Show

As NYC vacancy rates tighten, property investors are seeing stronger rental returns—but the picture varies sharply by neighbourhood and asset class.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

New Construction Boom: A First-Time Buyer's Guide to NYC's Shifting Development Landscape

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New Construction Boom: A First-Time Buyer's Guide to NYC's Shifting Development Landscape

With hundreds of new units breaking ground across the five boroughs, here's how to navigate approvals, timelines, and smart entry points in 2026's hottest neighbourhoods.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Forest Hills Gardens: How Queens' Gated Enclave Became the Luxury Market's Best-Kept Secret

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Forest Hills Gardens: How Queens' Gated Enclave Became the Luxury Market's Best-Kept Secret

As Manhattan penthouses plateau and Brooklyn brownstones breach $3M, sophisticated buyers are discovering Forest Hills Gardens—where Tudor estates and tree-lined boulevards now command unprecedented investment attention.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

First-Time Buyers, Meet Your Leverage: Why NYC's Grant Programs Deliver Real Investor Returns

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First-Time Buyers, Meet Your Leverage: Why NYC's Grant Programs Deliver Real Investor Returns

New data reveals how first-home grants in New York are generating measurable equity gains—and what buyers should know about the math.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Rental Market Squeeze: How Rising Costs Are Testing Both Tenants and Landlords Across NYC's Hottest Neighbourhoods

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Rental Market Squeeze: How Rising Costs Are Testing Both Tenants and Landlords Across NYC's Hottest Neighbourhoods

As vacancy rates plummet and rents soar in Brooklyn and Queens, a new tension is reshaping the landlord-tenant relationship across New York's most sought-after addresses.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Caught in the Middle: How NYC's Rental Market Squeeze Is Redefining the Landlord-Tenant Dynamic

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Caught in the Middle: How NYC's Rental Market Squeeze Is Redefining the Landlord-Tenant Dynamic

As rents soar and regulations tighten, both property owners and renters face mounting pressure—with no quick resolution in sight.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Queens Mixed-Income Tower and Astoria Housing Deal Signal Major Shift in Affordable Development

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Queens Mixed-Income Tower and Astoria Housing Deal Signal Major Shift in Affordable Development

Two landmark projects along the Long Island City waterfront and in central Queens promise hundreds of below-market units—but community leaders warn affordability thresholds remain out of reach for working families.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

What Price Data and Auction Results Are Signalling About New York's Housing Crisis

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What Price Data and Auction Results Are Signalling About New York's Housing Crisis

Recent sales trends across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens reveal a market stratification that's quietly reshaping who can afford to live where.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

How New Development Projects Are Reshaping Landlord Returns Across NYC's Emerging Neighborhoods

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How New Development Projects Are Reshaping Landlord Returns Across NYC's Emerging Neighborhoods

From Long Island City to Sunset Park, strategic investors are capitalizing on infrastructure upgrades and zoning changes that are redefining yields in outer boroughs.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Long Island City Real Estate Investment Guide 2024

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Long Island City Real Estate Investment Guide 2024

Compare Long Island City rental yields (5.2–5.8%) to Manhattan's 2.3%. Discover why Queens waterfront properties attract savvy NYC investors seeking higher returns.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Astoria Queens Real Estate: Investment Guide 2026

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Astoria Queens Real Estate: Investment Guide 2026

Astoria Queens home prices up 18% YoY yet 35% below NYC average. Discover why savvy investors are buying two-bedrooms under $700K in this Queens waterfront neighbourhood.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

NYC Rental Yields by Neighborhood: 2024 Guide

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NYC Rental Yields by Neighborhood: 2024 Guide

Manhattan yields drop below 3% while Long Island City and Astoria outperform. Compare gross and net returns across NYC neighborhoods and discover where landlords are seeing real profits.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

New York's Zoning Overhaul Is Reshaping Where Developers Can Build—and What It Costs

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New York's Zoning Overhaul Is Reshaping Where Developers Can Build—and What It Costs

Streamlined approval processes and expanded mixed-use permissions are accelerating construction timelines across the five boroughs, but not all neighbourhoods are benefiting equally.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Zoning Blueprint: How NYC's Latest Land-Use Changes Are Reshaping Neighbourhood Values

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Zoning Blueprint: How NYC's Latest Land-Use Changes Are Reshaping Neighbourhood Values

From Astoria's mixed-use expansion to Brooklyn's inclusionary housing mandates, new planning decisions are creating investment winners—and reshuffling the market's hierarchy.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

First-Time Buyers, Listen Up: What NYC's Price Data and Auction Results Are Quietly Signalling

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First-Time Buyers, Listen Up: What NYC's Price Data and Auction Results Are Quietly Signalling

Recent sales patterns across the five boroughs reveal a narrowing window for entry-level homeownership—and new grants may be your only lifeline.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

First-Time Buyers' Guide: Navigating NYC's Affordable Housing Maze in 2026

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First-Time Buyers' Guide: Navigating NYC's Affordable Housing Maze in 2026

With median prices hovering near $800,000 citywide, here's how newcomers can leverage tax credits, lottery programs, and emerging policy shifts to break into the market.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Mega Developments Reshaping Manhattan's Luxury Landscape: What $4B in New Projects Means for the Elite Market

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Mega Developments Reshaping Manhattan's Luxury Landscape: What $4B in New Projects Means for the Elite Market

From the Upper East Side to Hudson Yards, transformative residential towers are redefining prestige addresses and fundamentally altering neighbourhood character across the city.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

First-Time Buyers, Listen Up: What NYC Auction Clearance Rates Are Really Telling You About the Market

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First-Time Buyers, Listen Up: What NYC Auction Clearance Rates Are Really Telling You About the Market

Shifting sale patterns and record land valuations signal both emerging opportunities and stubborn affordability walls for entry-level homeowners across the five boroughs.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Rezoning the Elite: How Manhattan's New Luxury Regulations Are Reshaping the $1.3M+ Market

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Rezoning the Elite: How Manhattan's New Luxury Regulations Are Reshaping the $1.3M+ Market

Stricter zoning amendments on Fifth Avenue and Central Park South are forcing developers to rethink trophy properties—and buyers are watching their portfolios shift.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Forest Hills Queens Is Becoming Manhattan's Overflow Valve for High-Net-Worth Buyers

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Forest Hills Queens Is Becoming Manhattan's Overflow Valve for High-Net-Worth Buyers

As penthouses in Midtown crack $10M, savvy investors are discovering a historic enclave where Tudor mansions and tree-lined boulevards offer prestige at a fraction of Manhattan prices.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

First-Time Buyers Face New Reality as NYC Zoning Reforms Reshape Down Payment Assistance

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First-Time Buyers Face New Reality as NYC Zoning Reforms Reshape Down Payment Assistance

State-backed grant programs expand even as policy changes make affordable units scarcer and financing more competitive across the five boroughs.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

New Construction, New Rules: A First-Time Buyer's Guide to NYC's Evolving Development Market

New Construction, New Rules: A First-Time Buyer's Guide to NYC's Evolving Development Market

With thousands of new units hitting the market across Brooklyn and Queens, understanding approval timelines and incentive programs can mean the difference between scoring a deal and getting priced out.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Why Affordable Housing in NYC Keeps Shrinking—and What First-Time Buyers Need to Know Right Now

Why Affordable Housing in NYC Keeps Shrinking—and What First-Time Buyers Need to Know Right Now

Zoning expansion and new inclusionary rules are reshaping the market, but affordability gaps in neighborhoods from Astoria to Red Hook are widening faster than supply can catch up.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

First-Time Buyers' Playbook: How to Navigate NYC's Neighbourhood Investment Boom in 2026

First-Time Buyers' Playbook: How to Navigate NYC's Neighbourhood Investment Boom in 2026

With Manhattan prices exceeding $1.3M and outer boroughs surging, here's where emerging buyers can build equity without overstretching.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

New York's First-Home Buyer Grants Face Makeover: How Policy Shifts Are Reshaping Market Entry

New York's First-Home Buyer Grants Face Makeover: How Policy Shifts Are Reshaping Market Entry

Proposed changes to down-payment assistance programs and zoning reforms are creating both opportunity and uncertainty for young buyers trying to break into a market where median prices hover near $800,000.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

New Development Projects Are Reshaping New York's Investment Yields—Here's What Smart Landlords Need to Know

New Development Projects Are Reshaping New York's Investment Yields—Here's What Smart Landlords Need to Know

As major residential and mixed-use projects transform neighbourhoods from Long Island City to Astoria, savvy property investors are repositioning their portfolios to capitalise on rising rents and property values.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Luxury Rental Squeeze: How Market Conditions Are Reshaping Manhattan's Tenant-Landlord Dynamics

Luxury Rental Squeeze: How Market Conditions Are Reshaping Manhattan's Tenant-Landlord Dynamics

As high-end vacancy rates tighten and rental yields compress, both sides of the luxury market face unprecedented pressure to renegotiate their expectations.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Long Island City's Industrial Waterfront Becoming New York's Next Investment Powerhouse

Long Island City's Industrial Waterfront Becoming New York's Next Investment Powerhouse

As Manhattan prices surge past $1.3 million and Brooklyn gentrification peaks, savvy investors are turning to Queens' rapidly transforming waterfront corridor.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Shifting Dynamics: How Rising Rental Vacancy Is Reshaping Power Between New York Tenants and Landlords

Shifting Dynamics: How Rising Rental Vacancy Is Reshaping Power Between New York Tenants and Landlords

For the first time in years, New York's rental market is tilting toward renters—but the relief remains uneven across boroughs.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

New York's Building Boom Reshapes Rental Market as Landlords and Tenants Navigate Rising Costs

New York's Building Boom Reshapes Rental Market as Landlords and Tenants Navigate Rising Costs

Hundreds of new residential units flooding Brooklyn and Queens are failing to ease pressure on renters, while property owners face tighter margins and regulatory hurdles.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Astoria's Waterfront Renaissance: How Queens' Industrial Quarter Became Brooklyn's Secret Investment Twin

Astoria's Waterfront Renaissance: How Queens' Industrial Quarter Became Brooklyn's Secret Investment Twin

Developer activity and residential conversions along the East River are reshaping Astoria from working-class enclave into one of New York's hottest property plays.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

What NYC's rental auctions and price data are signalling about vacancy and tenant power

What NYC's rental auctions and price data are signalling about vacancy and tenant power

Falling auction clearance rates and stalling rents in outer boroughs suggest the rental market is finally shifting in tenants' favour—but the city remains bifurcated.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Long Island City's Evolution: How Queens Waterfront Became Manhattan's Affordable Alternative

Long Island City's Evolution: How Queens Waterfront Became Manhattan's Affordable Alternative

As Manhattan co-ops breach $1.3 million and Brooklyn gentrification plateaus, Long Island City's industrial-to-residential transformation is attracting both first-time buyers and seasoned investors seeking genuine upside.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

What Price Data and Auction Results Are Signalling About Manhattan's Luxury Market

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What Price Data and Auction Results Are Signalling About Manhattan's Luxury Market

Recent high-end sales across the Upper East Side, Tribeca and Brooklyn Heights reveal a market recalibrating after years of stratospheric growth.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

The Affordable Housing Math: What investor returns reveal about NYC's social housing strategy

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The Affordable Housing Math: What investor returns reveal about NYC's social housing strategy

As the city doubles down on mixed-income developments, data shows modest but steady yields—and a growing appetite from institutional capital.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Manhattan Landlords Face Yield Squeeze as Rental Income Fails to Keep Pace with Purchase Prices

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Manhattan Landlords Face Yield Squeeze as Rental Income Fails to Keep Pace with Purchase Prices

New York's investment property returns are narrowing, with gross yields hovering near historic lows even as acquisition costs soar.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Why NYC Housing Prices Keep Climbing—and What Smart Buyers Should Do Now

Why NYC Housing Prices Keep Climbing—and What Smart Buyers Should Do Now

Remote work, limited inventory, and shifting neighbourhood demand are reshaping the market in unexpected ways heading into summer 2026.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

First-Time Buyer's Roadmap: Where to Look Beyond Manhattan's $1.3M Ceiling

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First-Time Buyer's Roadmap: Where to Look Beyond Manhattan's $1.3M Ceiling

As NYC's median home price hits $800k, savvy newcomers are discovering opportunity corridors in Brooklyn, Queens, and emerging transit zones—here's how to navigate them.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Manhattan's New Luxury Towers Are Reshaping Entire Neighborhoods—Here's What's Changing

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Manhattan's New Luxury Towers Are Reshaping Entire Neighborhoods—Here's What's Changing

A wave of high-end residential projects along the Hudson Yards corridor and Upper East Side is fundamentally altering property values, transit patterns, and neighborhood character in ways that ripple far beyond the penthouses themselves.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

How NYC's Fast-Track Zoning Rules Are Reshaping Where—and What—Gets Built

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How NYC's Fast-Track Zoning Rules Are Reshaping Where—and What—Gets Built

New planning approvals for mixed-use projects in outer boroughs are accelerating construction timelines and reshaping the affordable housing pipeline.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Why NYC Rental Vacancy Is Tightening—And What It Means for Your Next Move

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Why NYC Rental Vacancy Is Tightening—And What It Means for Your Next Move

Shrinking availability across Manhattan and the outer boroughs is reshaping tenant leverage and pushing both rents and purchase prices into new territory.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

How NYC's Zoning Overhaul Is Reshaping Investment Property Returns

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How NYC's Zoning Overhaul Is Reshaping Investment Property Returns

Recent planning decisions around ADU legalization and mixed-use development are forcing landlords to recalculate yields across Brooklyn and Queens.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

First-Time Buyer's Roadmap: How to Navigate New York's $800K Median Market

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First-Time Buyer's Roadmap: How to Navigate New York's $800K Median Market

With median home prices hovering near $800,000 across the city, first-time buyers have more tools and programs than ever—if they know where to look.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

What Investor Returns Really Look Like in Today's NYC Market

What Investor Returns Really Look Like in Today's NYC Market

As rental yields compress and property values stabilize, institutional money is revealing where New York's housing market actually pencils out.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

What's Really Driving NYC Housing Costs—and What First-Time Buyers Need to Know Right Now

What's Really Driving NYC Housing Costs—and What First-Time Buyers Need to Know Right Now

With median prices holding steady around $800,000 citywide and affordable units vanishing faster than ever, new policy shifts are reshaping who can actually afford to live here.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

New Construction, New Rules: A First-Time Buyer's Guide to NYC's Shifting Development Landscape

New Construction, New Rules: A First-Time Buyer's Guide to NYC's Shifting Development Landscape

With hundreds of units breaking ground across Brooklyn and Queens, understanding approval timelines and incentive programs has never been more crucial for entry-level purchasers.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

What NYC Auction Results and Price Data Are Signalling to First-Time Buyers

What NYC Auction Results and Price Data Are Signalling to First-Time Buyers

As median prices stabilize and grant programs expand, the data suggests a narrowing window for entry-level purchases in outer boroughs.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Astoria's Renaissance: Queens Neighbourhood Emerges as the City's Next Investment Hotspot

Astoria's Renaissance: Queens Neighbourhood Emerges as the City's Next Investment Hotspot

Driven by transit improvements, cultural momentum and prices still 30% below Manhattan averages, Astoria is attracting serious capital from both owner-occupants and institutional investors.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Astoria's Quiet Renaissance: Why Savvy Investors Are Betting Big on Queens' Next Boom

Astoria's Quiet Renaissance: Why Savvy Investors Are Betting Big on Queens' Next Boom

As Manhattan rents plateau and Brooklyn prices soar, Astoria's combination of transit access, cultural appeal, and sub-$900k entry points is attracting a new wave of landlord capital.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

Luxury Landlords and Tenants at Odds as Manhattan Rental Market Tightens

Luxury Landlords and Tenants at Odds as Manhattan Rental Market Tightens

High-end rental prices across the Upper East Side and Tribeca are reshaping who can afford prestige addresses—and how property owners manage their portfolios.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026

What Price Data and Auction Results Are Really Signalling About NYC's Housing Crunch

What Price Data and Auction Results Are Really Signalling About NYC's Housing Crunch

As median prices plateau and clearance rates slip, the market is sending mixed messages about where New York's affordability crisis heads next.

By New York Property Desk · 30 June 2026