Saturday, November 12, 2011

Real Estate

Streetscapes | Traffic Wars

The Pedestrian Loses the Way

Before the advent of the electric and cable streetcars, pedestrians had undifferentiated dominion over both the sidewalks and the roadbed.

Posting

Rethinking Ways to Divide Living Space

A group of architects presented their ideas for new types of housing for low-income New Yorkers at a recent seminar.

Mortgages

Retiring Without a Home Loan

Homeowners approaching retirement must first ensure that they have enough cash flow to cover daily expenses, the experts say.

City Room

Big Ticket | Sold for $19.5 million

A grand home with several terraces was reduced in price several times from the $24.5 million originally asked in December 2009.

In the Region | Connecticut

New Canaan’s New Openness to Affordable Housing

A complete makeover is under way for New Canaan Housing Authority’s aging housing stock.

In the Region | New Jersey

What Lies Beneath, and Behind

Brokers say hidden problems in homes for sale, like underground oil tanks, mold or high levels or radon, are derailing many deals at the last minute.

In the Region | Long Island

Building Sustainable and Affordable Homes in Brentwood

Two greenhomes are going up in Regis Park through a United Way program, which incudes on-the-job training for students seeking graduate equivalency diplomas.

Q & A

Blood isn’t thicker than co-op rules; fireplace maintenance in a co-op building; when rent can be deregulated; a regulated tenant wants a roommate.

Square Feet | The 30-Minute Interview

Tommy Craig

Mr. Craig is a senior vice president of Hines, in charge of the developer’s New York region.

Slide Shows
On the Market in the Region

A three-bedroom Tudor in Clifton, N.J., and a four-bedroom colonial in South Bellmore, N.Y.

On the Market in New York City

A Carnegie Hall area co-op, Ditmas Park West Victorian and Sutton Area co-op.

Homes for $859,000

An apartment in Washington, a house in the foothills of Santa Fe, N.M., and a Tudor on the North Shore of Chicago.

Manhattan Market Data

Data provided by Miller Samuel, Inc. Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants
3rd Quarter, 2011 by Zip

Parse the market by price and size.

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Video Showcase

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Power Envy

After recent storms, generator envy ran wide and deep, defining the haves and the have-nots in many neighborhoods.

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House Proud

A Treehouse Grows in Brooklyn

Unable to find work with her interior design degree, Alexandra Meyn built a 17-foot-tall treehouse behind her apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Coping With the Flies of Fall

As the days get colder, flies seek the warmth of your home. Here’s how to cope with the invasion.

Shopping With Michael Barrett

Bar Stools

Michael Barrett, an owner of the Tippler at Chelsea Market, searched for seating that lets you imbibe in comfort at home.

Market Ready

Should colorful wallpapers in a historic house be replaced before selling?

Q&A;

Roz Chast Brings Her Characters to Fishs Eddy

The New Yorker cartoonist has a new book and a line of dishes with a gaggle of her characters.

Events

Cranbrook Art Museum Reopens

After a two-year, $22 million renovation, the museum has ample storage space and an area where students can get up close and personal with pieces from the collection.

Books

Todd Oldham’s ‘Alexander Girard’

A new book by Todd Oldham and Kiera Coffee collects work that the prolific designer Alexander Girard did between 1929 and 1981.

Calculator
Is It Better to Buy or Rent?

Compare the cost of renting and buying equivalent homes.

iPhone App

The New York Times Real Estate App

A recently updated, free app offering in-depth property search tools and mobile features to help you navigate the real estate market.

Vacation Rentals

Search over 80,000 vacation rental listings, from New York City to the Caribbean to Europe.

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