Two competing visions are shaping New York’s future. On one side, the business community - anchored by JPMorgan Chase, major law firms, global tech firms, and a surge of AI startups - is doubling down on Manhattan. On the other, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani proposes an aggressive affordability agenda: rent freezes, fare-free buses, and higher corporate and high-earner taxes. The tension between these forces will determine how the city grows, who it attracts, and how its real es

Across Manhattan’s most coveted corridors—from Central Park West to Billionaires’ Row—a quiet recalibration is underway. Between July 2024 and July 2025, nearly one in three condominium resales traded below their previous purchase price, marking a decade-long repricing of luxury. Eight notable addresses reveal how today’s market is rewriting assumptions about appreciation.

Manhattan’s luxury residential market continued its upward momentum in Q3 2025, driven by cash buyers and a select group of high-profile developments. Projects like the Flatiron Building conversion, 800 Fifth Avenue, and 80 Clarkson Street are redefining design and exclusivity, even as new construction slows across the city.

In NYC real estate, a view isn’t just scenery — it’s a key driver of value. From Central Park’s enduring premiums to the unpredictability of river vistas, buyers need to understand what truly lasts. This article explores how views shape pricing, lifestyle, and long-term investment potential.