Manhattan Market Intelligence

As 2025 comes to a close, New York City’s real estate market finds itself at an important inflection point. The past year was defined by recalibration — buyers and sellers adjusting expectations, interest rates remaining elevated, and inventory staying tight across many neighborhoods. But as we look ahead, the narrative is shifting.   In a recent CityRealty feature  on expert predictions for the year ahead, I shared my perspective on where the NYC real estate market may be he

As we head into the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to share this year’s holiday video — a New York tradition I look forward to creating each December, now in its eighth consecutive year. Filmed in front of the Ralph Lauren flagship at Madison Avenue and 72nd Street, it highlights another iconic landmark that makes our city so special during the holidays. I hope your holiday season is off to a great start and that you’ll take time to enjoy all that New York City has

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve issued a widely expected 25-basis-point rate cut  — its third consecutive reduction — bringing the benchmark rate to its lowest level in three years. But while borrowing costs moved lower, the tone was unmistakably cautious. As CNBC previewed ahead of the meeting, this turned out to be a true “ hawkish cut ”— a reduction paired with a message that further easing may be limited or slower than markets had hoped. Because in NYC, mortgage affordabil

A new report from PropertyShark  offers a detailed look at how long New Yorkers stay in their homes, and the results show a noteworthy divide. While Manhattan and Brooklyn tend to see faster turnover, homeowners in Queens and the Bronx hold onto their properties for significantly longer.   For buyers and sellers alike, understanding these patterns sheds light on inventory trends, pricing pressure, and the motivations behind why New Yorkers move (or don’t). Here’s what the dat