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The Hidden Costs of Luxury Apartments in 2025
Manhattan luxury co-ops and condos face Local Law 97 fines, climbing operating costs, and tighter lending in 2025. The hidden costs of holding luxury, decoded.
Corey Cohen
Aug 11, 20252 min read


The Cracks in a $90M Penthouse
Luxury doesn't always mean perfection. From 432 Park Avenue's facade cracks to the Seaport's leaning tower, defects in NYC's elite condos are costing owners millions.
Corey Cohen
May 12, 20252 min read


From Boardrooms to Bedrooms: NYC’s Office Makeover
NYC is converting vacant office buildings into apartments. With Manhattan office vacancy at 16.5% and a 560,000-home target by 2030, here's how the math works.
Corey Cohen
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Positioned. Marketed. Sold.
How strategic positioning, targeted marketing, and disciplined negotiation produced an outperforming Manhattan sale. A real listing case study.
Corey Cohen
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Boommates
September 2024 Manhattan update: shifting interest rates, evolving buyer preferences, and new living arrangements (welcome to the Boommates era).
Corey Cohen
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Living Downtown V. Living Uptown in Manhattan
Living uptown vs. downtown in Manhattan: how price, space, transit, schools, and quality of life actually compare. The framework most buyers miss.
Corey Cohen
Apr 25, 20232 min read


No Longer a "Buyer's Market" in Manhattan?
Open houses are flush with buyers flush with cash. Why Manhattan stopped being a buyer's market — and what sellers should do about it.
Corey Cohen
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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