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Notes from the neighborhood
Practical guides, market insight, news and press releases.
Press Release · November 3, 2026
Russell Pollack Launches New Site for Lexington Residential Clients
Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan advisor Russell Pollack launches a new home for listings, neighborhood guides and market insight, alongside his Lexington Residential team at Platinum Forbes Global Properties.
Guide · October 20, 2026
Co-op vs. Condo in New York City: How to Choose
The real differences between buying a co-op and a condo in NYC — ownership, board approval, financing, closing costs and resale — explained by a Brooklyn real estate advisor.
Guide · October 6, 2026
NYC Buyer Closing Costs, Explained
A plain-English guide to closing costs when you buy a home in New York City — attorney fees, mansion tax, mortgage recording tax, title insurance and co-op fees.
Market · September 15, 2026
The FARE Act: What NYC Renters and Landlords Need to Know
How New York City's FARE Act changed who pays broker fees on rentals, what landlords must disclose, and how renters can still work with their own agent.
Brooklyn · Lower & Midtown Manhattan