The Appraisal: Todt Hill in Staten Island Offers a Different New York

The Todt Hill section of Staten Island is hundreds of feet above sea level, with gated mansions, trees and cul-de-sacs.

The Hunt: What? Can’t Hear You! Let’s Move – The Hunt

Tired of their noisy building, Denny Sheehan and Aimée Scala went searching for a quiet apartment near Downtown Brooklyn.

Mortgages: Refinancing While Underwater — Mortgages

Homeowners may qualify to refinance their mortgages through a variety of government programs aimed at avoiding late or partial payments or foreclosure.

Across the Hall, Diversity of Incomes

Because developers of luxury buildings must include affordable units to qualify for tax incentives, dozens of buildings are now home to strikingly diverse populations.

Real Estate Questions & Answers

Landlord holds tight to security deposit; a rental building converts to condos.

Posting: A New Start for an Ambitious Queens Condo Complex

At Sky View Parc in Flushing, more than half of the 448 units in the first phase remain unsold after three years.

In the Region | New Jersey: Rentals Fly Off the Shelves

Some houses in desirable towns are being offered either for sale or for rent, with owners taking whichever is the better deal.

Block by Block | West 181st Street: On the Fringe, With Benefits — Block by Block/West 181st Street

West 181st Street, from Fort Washington Avenue to Riverside Drive, cuts through a part of the city that seems caught in time.

Living In | Mott Haven, the Bronx: Potential Awaits Its Moment – Living in/Mott Haven, the Bronx

A move to gentrify late in the last decade stalled as the larger economy did, but officials and residents of Mott Haven say the conditions are right for another resurgence.

City Room: Big Deal: Sold in N.Y.C. for $36,500,000

The town house known as the Harkness Mansion was the biggest recorded sale of the week.

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