Category: Real Estate

Tal Alexander and Oren Alexander, once top real estate brokers, and their brother Alon Alexander are currently in jail awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.

A Craftsman house near Culver City, a 1970s condo in West Hollywood and a 1920s bungalow in Hollywood.

Add a touch of color to traditional décor for a welcoming living room. Look for an easy upgrade that pleases you, splurge on something beautiful, or make a statement with a one-of-a-kind object.

A duplex loft in a former basket factory, a two-bedroom apartment in a former dog biscuit factory, and a modern perch in the Canary Wharf district.

Wolfhouse, as it is known, was built in the late 1940s and recently restored. Its asking price is $2.9 million.

Disputes between neighbors can be settled in court, but that can be expensive, time-consuming and bad for relationships.

Some developers describe an unpredictable climate that could drive up building costs and home prices.

A proposed new law would release homeowners from the onerous process of listing every object lost in a destroyed home.

Through jobs, marriages and children, one guy has managed to hold on to the same apartment in Red Hook.

Legislation would end tenant protections that were first put in place during the pandemic.

Paying less for rent leaves more money to mingle.

A Craftsman bungalow in Colorado Springs, a ranch in Savannah and a Queen Anne Victorian in Minneapolis.

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

The jazz legend lived in the five-story building on West 139th Street as a teenager with her mother.

A Poconos hotel closed last year. What happened to its iconic heart-shaped tubs?

A midcentury home in Los Angeles, a house with ocean views in Bodega Bay and a contemporary home in Palm Desert.

A couple were drawn to the seclusion of Red Hook, and then delighted by the close-knit community they found when they moved there.

The Canadian island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence offers a mix of rustic cabins, modern townhouses and classic saltbox houses.

After the wildfire comes the emotional toll of listing every object inside a destroyed home.

A couple lived in a three-story house on a double lot in Portland, Ore. But they wanted a smaller house on one level, so they built it right next door.

Once your apartment is no longer rent stabilized, there are laws that can protect you from eviction and unreasonable increases.

Real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander, along with their brother Alon Alexander, are charged with drugging and assaulting multiple women.

The six-bedroom home in Los Angeles, where the family’s reality TV show was filmed for more than a decade, is being listed for $13.5 million.

The state’s regulator wants insurance carriers to pay full policy limits without requiring victims to itemize every object in their destroyed homes.

A study compared the cost of the cheapest seat at Sunday’s game to a typical monthly mortgage payment in 50 major U.S. metros.

A couple had a longtime love of the state, which they apparently passed along to family and friends. When their vacation home began to feel cramped, they embarked on a major expansion.

A Federal-era home in Middletown, a wood-shingled house in Seattle and a 100-year-old brick house in Dallas.

The neighborhood is likely to grow more expensive and exclusive as millionaire Angelenos demand a fast-track recovery.

They can be restored, recovered, repurposed and more. You can also use these techniques to customize new furniture.

The affordable artists’ community in New York has been deteriorating. The $84 million renovation means that 32 out-of-use units will become available.

It can be scary to drill holes in the wall. For the first entry in our new D.I.Y. series, we’ll show you how to mount a television, or whatever you want.

The university spent $7 million to transform the building to limit energy usage and costs, and boost the satisfaction of students.

Cannabis paraphernalia is joining the world of home décor. Here are some of the most interesting new designs and designers.

Generally, guests cannot stay for longer than 30 days at a time, and landlords are often on the lookout for violations.

The 400,000-square-foot complex is listed for $170 million, and a sale could displace scores of artists and gallery owners, and other tenants.

A loft in Long Beach, a Spanish-Style house in La Quinta and a condominium unit in a Baldwin Park building designated as a landmark.

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Chappaqua, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Redding, Conn.

Last year, New Yorkers called in more than 750,000 noise complaints. Incredibly, nearly 10 percent of them came from one area.

Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.”

A colonial-style house in North Adams, a brick home in Pittsburgh and a rowhouse in Baltimore.

This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Muttontown, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Princeton, N.J.

The mobile home of Barbara Corcoran, a real estate mogul and businesswoman, perished in the Palisades fire, along with those of all of her neighbors. “I feel like I lost my sweetheart.”

A Spanish-style home in Long Beach, a Mediterranean-style house in San Leandro and a Craftsman bungalow in Los Angeles.

It took a ruling from New York State’s highest court, and a critical renovation of the building, to make a dream come true.

This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, South Harlem and Bushwick.

In Toronto, where housing prices are racing ahead of inventory, residents are building homes in their yards and moving their children or their parents into them.

Two brothers rented an apartment in Brooklyn. No surprise, the younger one got the 50-square-foot bedroom. He transformed it into “a hug from Mother Nature.”

A condo board can sue a delinquent owner for money owed.

Readers fight the decline of fine china by using their “good dishes” for everything from pizza to takeout.

A penthouse with a pool in Miraflores, a modern five-bedroom house in Chacarillo, and a remodeled duplex with roof deck in San Isidoro.

A federal judge found that a woman’s claim against Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander did not meet a filing deadline. Other lawsuits and the criminal cases against them are continuing.

An analysis of internet searches points to areas that are growing in popularity among buyers and renters, according to a new StreetEasy analysis.

The latest addition to Greenpoint Landing, on the Brooklyn waterfront, has 115 “affordable” units and lots of amenities.

An adobe home in Santa Fe, a Craftsman bungalow in Norfolk, and a Victorian-style house in Missoula.

“Selling the City,” the newest offshoot of the “Selling Sunset” franchise, features a team of real estate professionals dedicated to breaking records and to building empires.

A couple bought a home in Palo Alto, Calif., that was designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Happily, they were also smitten with the two-year renovation.

A studio apartment in Koreatown, one-bedroom units in Long Beach and East Hollywood, and links to resources for those displaced by the fires.

Throughout the burn zone, Angelenos struggled to save their pets. Among the most difficult to save are those that live in water.

Though thousands of residents who have lost their homes are desperately searching for somewhere to live, potential home buyers are weighing risks.

Most condo associations must provide a record of all receipts and expenses. But they also need residents’ maintenance fees to operate.

Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces an uncertain future.

This week’s properties are in Chelsea, NoMad and Brighton Beach.

A five-bedroom townhouse on Majorca, a two-bedroom cottage on Ibiza, and a two-bedroom flat with a private roof deck on Ibiza.

Furniture resembling food — fruit, sandwiches and more — has gone viral on social media and led to a shopping frenzy.

The New York Times would like to help tell the stories of people who are facing this devastating reality by sharing photos and memories of what has been lost.

This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Scarsdale, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Manchester, N.J.

Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander will be extradited from Miami to New York, where they will remain in federal detention until trial.

The Exchange, on Seed Savers’ website, pairs the people who save heirlooms with those who want them, all for the price of postage.

A West Village homeowner was granted permission to build a gate on her house in an effort to stop overeager ‘Sex and the City’ fans from trespassing.

With rents rising, a project manager bought a 388-square-foot apartment in the center of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and leaned in on the design.

The real-life owner of the Manhattan building where Carrie Bradshaw lived wants to erect a gate to deter overzealous fans from trespassing.

A contemporary house in Idyllwild, a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs and a Queen Anne Revival in Napa.

As catastrophic fires consume homes in California, the owners can watch the unfolding tragedy through Ring and Nest cameras.

The number and the share of unused bedrooms were higher than ever in 2023, according to a report.

Home buyers can find a modern one-story house in a private community, a four-bedroom stone house near the water, and a 12-acre estate near a golf course.

A Brooklyn architect wanted an energy-efficient home on Skopelos that could stand up to the Mediterranean’s increasingly vicious climate extremes.

This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Rockville Centre, and a five-bedroom in Stamford.

This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Harlem and on City Island.

The price of the modest four-bedroom in Albuquerque reflects the home’s pop cultural significance, a listing agent said.

A Pueblo-style house in Miami, an 1890 townhouse in Hudson and a midcentury-modern-style home in North Bethesda.

When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn’t want to live in a museum.”

A ranch in Forestville, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a Spanish-style house in La Quinta.

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Nyack, N.Y.

Women earn less than men and report more difficulty raising money to build housing and commercial spaces, but they are finding ways to overcome the obstacles.

A friendly conversation is often the way to start. Legal action may follow, but it can be expensive and difficult.

Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related charges in December.

A two-bedroom artist’s retreat with built-in boulders, a four-bedroom house in a gated community on Tamarindo Bay, and a three-bedroom house set on a hill with a saltwater pool.

This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, on the Upper East Side and in Jackson Heights.

A look at service requests filed with the city reveals the biggest sources of vexation.

This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Sea Cliff, and a five-bedroom in Mahwah.

A Queen Anne house in Denver, a top-floor condominium in Chicago and a ranch-style house in Austin.

This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in Hamilton Heights and Kensington.

There are countless colors, styles and materials to choose from. It comes down to the statement you’d like to make.

At 67, a heart surgeon leaves the suburbs for Brooklyn and for the chance to continue his life’s work in a new hospital.

This week’s listings include a compound in Healdsburg, a 1940s house in Glendale and an ocean-view home in Ventura.

As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.

With the year safely in the rearview mirror, StreetEasy looked at the most sought-after amenities and neighborhoods.

This year, we led readers on more than 125 home tours in 28 countries. Here are our most read installments.

The office of the New York State attorney general calls the failure of building sponsors to pay dues on unsold units a “serious” problem.

Years before they were charged with sex crimes, Oren and Alon Alexander took legal action to find a mystery blogger who claimed they had committed sexual assault as teenagers.

With more than a million people following along on Instagram, Kyshawn Lane lets you know just when to vacuum your refrigerator coils.

As holiday joy transitions to wintry malaise, New Yorkers throw tons of trees to the curb.

This year, the Hunt touched down in 14 U.S. states and four foreign nations, with prices ranging from $135,000 to $6.75 million.

A Queen Anne Revival in Leavenworth, a ranch house in Richmond, and a rowhouse in Trenton.

A brick house in Savanah, a converted schoolhouse in Salem and a colonial-revival house in Takoma Park.

A couple found plenty of sunlight in their new house in Chicago, all that was needed was the added ‘coolness.’

Signs at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and the Apollo Theater are among the latest to lose their vintage glow in favor of LED lighting.

Barndos, large, open-plan structures, have surged in popularity with the recent exodus from urban to rural areas.

A Mediterranean-style house in San Francisco, a cottage in Calistoga and a Craftsman in Los Angeles.

Homeowners and builders weighed in on the difference between the two design styles taking over rural America.

The car-centric architectural style, characterized by neon signs and dramatic rooflines, is now endangered. Its admirers mourn the loss of the ideals it represented.

It’s possible that a gym isn’t even allowed in your building. If it is, it cannot violate the noise code, the warranty of habitability or the lease.

From 2018 to 2023, the average sale price of a new manufactured home grew faster than that of a new single-family home, according to a recent study.

The area in and around Greece’s second-largest city offers traditional Greek houses, modern renovations and waterfront views.

This week’s properties are in the East Village, Chelsea and Port Richmond.

This week’s properties are five-bedroom house in Westport, Conn., and a five-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.

Ohad Fisherman is accused of participating in an alleged sexual assault in 2016 alongside Oren and Alon Alexander.

Raven Baxter will be the face of a national campaign to prevent housing discrimination, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel has made it her life’s work to make sure that the city’s landmarks, and the contributions of its residents, are never forgotten.

Each year, Emily Eerdmans, a design historian, and her husband, Andrew McKeon, an environmentalist, transform their rented Manhattan duplex apartment into a freewheeling holiday bazaar.

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Dobbs Ferry and a six-bedroom in Moorestown, N.J.

A craftsman-style house in Oakland, a 1922 home in Stockton and a midcentury modern-style house in Santa Rosa

A couple hired an architect with experience designing floating homes, after a decade of downsizing on dry land.

The 2024 housing market was the slowest in decades. Next year’s might not be much better. It may come down to how many new homes can be built.

The working-class city of Manchester has birthed legendary bands for decades. But in its quest for growth, its musical legacy is in danger of being muted.

If your rental is not properly heated, gather your neighbors and complain together.

After an appearance on “Seinfeld” in 1997, the pole took on a life of its own as the embodiment of the anti-holiday spirit.

A villa-guest cottage combo and a sleek contemporary house in Barbados, and a luxury bungalow in the Bahamas.

Oren Alexander, once one of the biggest names in luxury real estate, and his twin brother, Alon Alexander, were held without bond on Thursday.

This week’s properties are in Midtown, on the Upper West Side and in Parkchester.

Oren and Tal Alexander, once stars of the real estate industry, had a precipitous fall after women filed lawsuits accusing them of sexual assault. Their brother Alon was also charged.

A home from 1900 in Woodstock, a midcentury modern house in Las Vegas and a converted barn in Chester.

The Poor Clares of Belorado, in northern Spain, are digging in their heels in a battle of wills over real estate with the Catholic Church.

The Poor Clares of Belorado, in northern Spain, are digging in their heels in a battle of wills over real estate with the Catholic Church.

The National Association of Realtors has created a nonprofit that gives more heavily to one side of the political aisle and to groups that have little to do with real estate and housing.

A waterfront house in Richmond, a midcentury modern home in Pasadena and a Spanish-style residence in Santa Barbara.

Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.

When Pfizer moved to a new building in Manhattan last year, it left behind artwork that had hung in its lobby for 63 years. Not everyone was pleased.

Tenants typically cannot make alterations or improvements to an apartment without permission. Unauthorized upgrades could lead to eviction.

Tenants typically cannot make alterations or improvements to an apartment without permission. Unauthorized upgrades could lead to eviction.

The nation’s largest lender says the government tied its hands with regulations that prevented it from exerting control over appraisal values.

A contemporary home near a volcanic crater lake, and a pair of two-bedroom apartments in a harbor district of Reykjavík.

A longtime tenant is locked in a standoff with the owner of his Upper West Side building.

This week’s properties are a five-bedroom house in Millstone, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Huntington, N.Y.

These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.

A four-bedroom Tudor Revival in Oklahoma City, a Spanish-style bungalow in West Palm Beach, Fla., and a Dutch Colonial from 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa.

The interior designer Bunny Williams shares tips on how she styles the five fireplaces in her Connecticut home.

The interior designer Bunny Williams shares tips on how she styles the five fireplaces in her Connecticut home.

A three-bedroom house with a pool in Palm Springs, a cute Victorian-era house in Nevada City, and a three-bedroom bungalow from 1925 in Torrance.

Betti Franceschi has lived in her art-filled Upper West Side apartment for decades. In her latest project, she published a book of photographs featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet.

It’s beaches and water (and sometimes snow), according to a study that analyzed median list prices in every state.

“You want the street name to be something people would be proud to live on,” says one developer. But no bad vibes, please.

Transfer fees, a.k.a. flip taxes, typically fund upgrades and improvements in co-op buildings. But how much is too much?

Some people race to grab their packages before thieves can nab them. Others move to buildings with dedicated mailrooms.

A one-bedroom with a showcase ceiling in Marais, a lofted three-bedroom apartment on Avenue Frochot, and a three-bedroom unit in the 10th Arrondissement.

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in North Bellmore, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Sherman, Conn.

This week’s properties are in Chelsea, on the Upper East Side and on the Grand Concourse.

The award-winning filmmaker has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn’t.

A five-bedroom Tudor Revival house in Detroit, a 1925 rowhouse in South Philadelphia, and a two-bedroom cottage from 1920 in Manchester, Vt.

Following a lawsuit, the National Association of Realtors was ordered to rewrite its rules governing agents’ commissions and pay $418 million in damages.

Two designers created a unique home that they hope makes visitors feel like they’re in an alternate world.

A Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a four-bedroom house with a detached studio in the East Bay, and a Craftsman bungalow in Sacramento.

This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Hell’s Kitchen and Greenpoint.

A renovated thatched-roof cottage, a stone house with a glass pavilion, and a restored 19th-century fisherman’s cottage in Villerville.

State housing laws favor tenant protection, so landlords want to make sure that a new tenant will meet the lease obligations.

The super has denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to charges in New York Supreme Court.

The Orchard, a rental tower with a dizzying array of luxury amenities, caps a decade of rapid development in the neighborhood.

This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Irvington, N.Y.

While many metropolitan areas have homes valued at $1 million or more, California is leading the pack.

This week’s properties are in Inwood, the East Village and Jackson Heights.

A stone mansion from 1906 in Minneapolis, a Spanish Colonial-style house in Santa Fe, N.M., and a 19th-cenrtury rowhouse in Alexandria, Va.

When we asked the online celeb Caleb Simpson if he would give us a tour of his house, he said “Yes.” Here’s what we found.

A couple who finally live full-time in the city sometimes can’t believe they have their own home in the middle of the craziness.

The National Association of Realtors, a nonprofit trade organization, offers lavish perks and payouts to its executive staff and its leaders.

A hillside compound in Topanga Canyon, a remodeled four-bedroom house in Pacifica, and a three-bedroom bungalow in Sausalito.

Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought.

Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought.

A couple in Barcelona sought openness and privacy for their growing family. Their architect, a friend, knew just how to provide it.

Landlords of rent-stabilized units are generally not able to increase the rent by more than what is allowed. But there are some exceptions.

The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to pay for the rental brokers they hire. Some brokers believe it will hurt tenants in the long run.

A four-bedroom Balinese-style retreat, a three-bedroom Caribbean-style house near the beach, and a contemporary four-bedroom home in a gated community.

They’re up in nearly every major U.S. metro area, but homeowners in the South have seen especially large increases.

This week’s properties are a seven-bedroom in West Islip, N.Y., and a seven-bedroom in Westfield, N.J.

Members of the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant hold a house tour once a year to show off the culture and history of the Black home aesthetic.

A Mediterranean-inspired estate in Terre Haute, Ind., a contemporary farmhouse in Fayetteville, Ga., and a sprawling 1963 ranch-style home in Austin, Texas.

A family needed more space but decided not to leave New York City. They bought a fixer-upper in Brooklyn and slowly went to work.

A Queen Anne Revival-style house in Oakland, a manufactured home from 1962 in Newport Beach, and a one-bedroom condo in the Hollywood Hills.

Alice Mason was New York City’s broker to the elite and a master at the art of hosting. One fête would alter her legacy and strain her relationship with her daughter.

Alice Mason was New York City’s broker to the elite and a master at the art of hosting. One fête would alter her legacy and strain her relationship with her daughter.

IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.

And what happens if they don’t?

A study found that people who earn low wages were rent-burdened in all of the country’s 50 largest real estate markets.

From the Schanfigg Valley to the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, Switzerland offers slopes, hikes and views galore.

This week’s listings are in Midtown East, Washington Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Franklin Township, N.J., and Darien, Conn.