Happy Friday! Here’s the scoop on the New York real estate world this week.
The Week: June 13th – 17th
In this week in the real estate world, we see how New Yorkers react to a typo of a popular bridge, what $6k can get you around Manhattan, and how New Yorkers pay tribute to the Orlando tragedy.
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One World Trade Center and Other NYC Landmarks Pay Tribute to Orlando Victims
The US took a hit with the massacre that happened at Orlando’s Pulse last Sunday. It was a tragic moment that will be remembered forever in our history. However, out of this disaster comes unity. All of New York feels the anguish of the incident at Orlando, and this is demonstrated through our actions. This article shows NY’s many tributes to the victims of the Orlando shootings.
New Yorkers Still Want to Fix a Typo With the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Since its inception in 1964, the bridge that connects Brooklyn to Staten Island, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, has been marred by a typo. The bridge was named after the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. The mistake comes with Verrazzano; the bridge’s name is missing a “Z”. There has been much controversy over correcting this typo; however, it is not as easy as it sounds.
New York City Rent Comparison: What $6,000 Gets You Right Now
It’s fascinating to know that different neighborhoods within New York can have different rent amounts. An apartment in the Upper East Side compared to one in Chelsea can vary sometimes by more than two thousand. Therefore, what can $6k get you depending on the neighborhood? Are the differences drastic? Find out more with this article!
Check out the hottest new renderings of NYC projects from the past week
It’s always pleasant to see how an apartment will look before it is actually built. Typically including fantastical ideas that seem unimaginable, it’s exciting to see how an apartment finally looks when it is actually built. In this article/video, it shows us the best new renderings of NYC projects of last week! In it includes high-rise towers, picture perfect apartments, and luxury complexes.
A look at this week’s 5 most expensive listings
With apartments priced at $10 million, it’s always nice to see what it looks like. What does a million dollar bathroom actually look like? This article provides some fantastic pictures of how the rich and wealthy live. With apartments that have giant living areas, fantastic views, amazing amenities or a mixture of all three, these apartments are at the peak of luxurious.
Jersey City vs. Long Island City: Which do New Yorkers prefer?
There’s been a long-standing argument considering which is better Jersey City or Long Island City. Each has their own benefits and their own negatives, but which one do New Yorkers prefer? Find out people’s testimonies as the ultimate showdown is finally resolved;.
What not to do with listing photos: get “creative”
Apartment listings rely on two things: appropriate descriptions of the apartment and photos that provide an inside look at what you’re potentially going to live in. That is why it is crucial to have great photos that demonstrate the actual feel of an apartment. However, it seems like these listings missed the memo. Check out these hilarious photos!
