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By Dashiell Bennett

May 18, 2012

$90 Million Apartment Sets a New Real Estate Record

An unknown buyer has paid over $90 million for an unfinished penthouse apartment, setting a new mark for the priciest home in New York City.

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By Jen Doll

May 1, 2012

Finding a Cheap Apartment, The New York Times Way

The New York Times is on this "rent is too high" thing, locating a woman who has had the good fortune to not pay a totally astronomical rent and explaining exactly how she does it.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 17, 2012

No Respect for the 'Colonizers of Williamsburg'

There's a final gentrification push in the land of Williamsburg, according to The New York Post, that may make the starving artist extinct, or possibly just make the starving artist move to Bushwick.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 12, 2012

Living Alone Really Is the New Shacking Up for Some Couples

Living alone just keeps getting more popular, with even committed couples deciding to live by themselves—albeit maybe in houses right next door to each other. We explore the phenomenon.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 10, 2012

The Strange Former Lives of New York City Real Estate Brokers

New York City residents and their real estate brokers have a special kind of relationship. Is it any wonder that we're entranced by these fascinating creatures who wield such power?

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By Jen Doll

Apr 4, 2012

New York City's Russian Real Estate Boom

While the U.S. housing market continues to struggle, there is one bright spot for those who sell apartments: Russians are investing plenty of money in high-end real estate, especially in New York City.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 15, 2012

All Is Not Paradise with an $88 Million Apartment

Earlier this year, a real estate milestone was achieved in New York City when the most expensive apartment ever— a 6,700-square-foot 10-bedroom on Central Park West—was sold for the kingly sum $88 million. But there is trouble in the land of 24-karat gold bannisters and diamond-studded ice cubes.

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By Adam Martin

Mar 12, 2012

Wyoming Town for Sale Is Cheaper Than Most Houses

It looks like one of the great bargains in American real estate right now: A whole town in Wyoming is going up for auction with a starting bid of $100,000.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 12, 2012

'Mommy Madam' May Be Released to House Arrest

The Upper East Side 'Mommy Madam' who has been the focus of the tabloids for days -- and in Rikers since February 22 on a charge of promoting prostitution -- may be released.

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By Jen Doll

Feb 7, 2012

Wall Street Executives Discover Tiny Part of Brooklyn

Today's breathless ode to the Brooklyn zeitgeist comes from The New York Daily News, which describes a six block stretch of Brooklyn Heights as the new real estate candy to "Wall Street execs." There goes the neighborhood.

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By Jen Doll

Feb 6, 2012

David Schwimmer Wades into New York's East Village Gentrification Wars

In New York City the battle against new and old is everywhere, but its front lines could be said to be in the East Village, where "old-timers" fight tooth and nail to save their treasured businesses and buildings against the glut of Starbucks and developers.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Feb 3, 2012

Struggling Bank of America Considers Liquidating Real Estate

A week after news broke that Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta was facing foreclosure, the financial giant is thinking about selling almost all of its real estate.

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By Jen Doll

Jan 31, 2012

Susan Sarandon Got a Sweet Deal on Her New Brooklyn Apartment

Susan Sarandon, already a New York City home-owner with places in Chelsea and the Village, has purchased again, this time taking advantage of the sweet real estate deals (and low interest rates) abounding in this economic time.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 19, 2012

What the Tweet?

Europe, Catalina Foxes, and Brunch With Robert Redford

After a long day spent staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that didn't make sense.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 12, 2012

What the Tweet?

Woots, Bond Villains and Food Porn

After a long day spent staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that didn't make any sense.

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By Adam Martin

Dec 8, 2011

The Most Expensive Rental in New York City Costs $165,000 a Month

New York City's most expensive apartment, which went on the market Thursday, is surprisingly ugly for $165,000 a month.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Dec 7, 2011

This Car Has A Nicer Apartment Than You Do

The New York Times has the lowdown on the latest in over-the-top, "I'm richer than you" real estate amenity— the ability park to your car on the same floor as your penthouse apartment.

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By Adam Martin

Oct 5, 2011