Manhattan Market Intelligence

A few weeks ago, I highlighted the most-searched neighborhoods on StreetEasy along with their median prices, offering insight into what to expect this spring . Now, it appears that several sought-after NYC neighborhoods—mainly in Manhattan—have seen double-digit year-over-year declines in new listing median prices . This shift has spurred an early spring rush, with buyers jumping in ahead of the usual seasonal surge to take advantage of significantly reduced prices. In Januar

New York City’s office market is showing strong signs of stabilization, rapidly returning to traditional office settings. In fact, it is leading the charge nationally , while the rest of the country moves in that direction at a slower but steady pace. Specifically, demand in New York has returned to pre-pandemic levels, driven by a push from employers for in-person attendance and an influx of new workers. Last month, Manhattan office leasing surged 24% , following a 25% year-

John Walkup, co-founder and partner at UrbanDigs Analytics—whose expertise I highly respect—recently shared five key insights for NYC sellers ahead of the spring real estate market. One point that stood out in his analysis was, “buyers are back, but they’re still picky,” reinforcing what I wrote two weeks ago about the importance of preparing well in advance if you plan to list . Market analyses suggest a cautiously optimistic outlook for Manhattan’s residential real esta

StreetEasy recently analyzed search trends on its platform to identify the New York City neighborhoods gaining popularity among buyers and renters. With rising prices in Manhattan pushing some people out, many are exploring more affordable options across the city. In fact, Brooklyn and Queens are expected to dominate the market in 2025. Of the Top 10 “neighborhoods to watch” identified by StreetEasy, six are in Brooklyn, three are in Queens, and only one is in Manhattan. Acc