Celebrities Raising Real Estate Prices

An interesting phenomenon seems to be happening in New York and perhaps other metropolitan areas of the United States, where the rich and famous unintentionally inflate prices of units, even though they barely spend a night in their homes.  Everyone knows of the Kardashians and how their “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” lead to … Read More

Photography and Real Estate in New York (Don’t Be Deceived)

The Wall Street Journal recently ran an interesting article on real estate in New York, and how photography plays an integral role.  The main take-away for renters and purchasers who are in the market: “Think of a property listing like a profile on dating website. The pictures should be as flattering as possible without tipping … Read More

Brooklyn Tech Triangle: Another Sillicon Valley Developing in New York

We recently reported on New York’s technology revolution, and how that revolution has impacted New York commercial real estate. In our blog post, NYC’s Silicon Alley Expands: New York’s Tech Revolution, we explained that lower Manhattan is getting involved in the digital arena, boasting approximately 600 tech firms south of Canal Street where the financial … Read More

What is the difference between a condo and co-op?

When you purchase a condominium, you own the actual unit itself. You also have rights to use common areas, such as the exercise room, the party room, and so forth. Fees are charged against occupants for maintenance, insurance and management of these common areas. When you buy into a co-op, you do not own the … Read More

Management’s Bios

Constantine Hrisikos Director of Sales – Licensed Agent constantine@ny2reg.com Constantine Hrisikos is that rare breed of salesperson: one that listens and thinks as well as he talks. A born entrepreneur, Constantine studied marketing at St. John’s University. At just 20, he started his first business. Later, he turned his talents to real estate. He cut … Read More

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About Us

As real estate experts, it’s not always easy to know what to show you. That’s why NY2 does our scouting with fresh eyes—screening only for what you’ve told us. No doorman? If you want one, it doesn’t make the cut. That’s your budget? We respect that. You want to be in Gramercy Park? We won’t … Read More

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Welcome to New York Squared Real Estate Group… New York City is breathtaking. Colossal. Full of surprises—good and bad. You need a real estate agent to help you navigate it—one without a personal agenda. You need a specialist who treats your new place like a substantial decision—not a matter of volume. You need New York … Read More

New York Year in Review: Celebrity Transactions

As 2012 ends, NY2 offers a year in review of New York real estate transactions and/or listings involving celebrities.   Madonna: 41 Central Park West for $23.5 million P Diddy: 230 West 56th Street for $8.5 million Alicia Keys: 30 Crosby Street for $17.95 million Kiefer Sutherland: 763 Geenwich Street for $17.5 million Jennifer Aniston: … Read More

New York Year in Review: Celebrity Transactions

As 2012 ends, NY2 offers a year in review of New York real estate transactions and/or listings involving celebrities.   Madonna: 41 Central Park West for $23.5 million P Diddy: 230 West 56th Street for $8.5 million Alicia Keys: 30 Crosby Street for $17.95 million Kiefer Sutherland: 763 Geenwich Street for $17.5 million Jennifer Aniston: … Read More

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