Neighborhood News

Read the top stories in real estate, neighborhood by neighborhood, from exciting new constructions to ambitious megaprojects.

Neighborhood News
Elegran keeps you up to date with the most exciting developments in each neighborhood.

Where are New Yorkers looking for property post-pandemic? By Sean Keeley | June 22, 2020
The recent and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has caused many people to examine what exactly is important to them about their home and real estate in general. It is no longer enough to seek out areas that show slipping sales and lingering new development.
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Eating In: A Look At Dining And Restaurants In NYC By Sean Keeley | June 01, 2020
In the short-term, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the daily life of New Yorkers in major ways. While everyone has been impacted differently, the impact felt by the closure of NYC’s restaurants and dining spots has surely been one felt by most.
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Why Home Office Space Is More Desirable Than Ever By Dylon Harbottle | May 08, 2020
For years, we’ve all heard about the most desirable home features buyers are looking for, from upgraded kitchens to remodeled bathrooms, master suites, and more. The latest on the hotlist, however, might surprise you: home offices.
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Will This Economic Crisis Have a V, U, or L-Shaped Recovery By Jared Antin | May 05, 2020
Many American businesses have been put on hold as the country deals with the worst pandemic in over one hundred years. As the states are deciding on the best strategy to slowly and safely reopen, the big question is: how long will it take the economy to fully recover?
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Extreme Times Call For Extreme Actions By Kristina Kennedy-Aguero | April 23, 2020
Senate Bill S8125A, presented March 23rd and sponsored by Michael Gianaris of the 12th Senate District, is currently before the NY Senate Committee, Judiciary Committee. It is "an Act to suspend rent payments for certain residential tenants and small business commercial tenants and to suspend certain mortgage payments for ninety days in response to the outbreak of coronavirus."
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Navigating Today’s Evolving Real Estate Market: Part 1 By Jared Antin | April 23, 2020
Yesterday, Elegran hosted the first in a series of webinars created to help clients understand how to navigate the real estate market during a historically uncertain time.
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3 Reasons to Invest in Real Estate During a Recession By Dylon Harbottle | April 09, 2020
While the Coronavirus is producing economic stress and a slowdown in many business sectors, it could be a good time to invest in real estate. Property investments can provide a stable income during uncertain times, can be less sensitive to unpredictable rapid changes, and can outperform the returns on stocks and bonds.
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30 Hudson Yards Opens Edge Observation Deck to the Public By Dylon Harbottle | March 17, 2020
Like a blade protruding from the glass and steel giant, Edge, Hudson Yards newest observation deck, is so much more than a viewing platform for the iconic Manhattan skyline.
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Artwork Program Transforms NYC Bike Lanes By Kristina Kennedy-Aguero | March 13, 2020
NYC's Department of Transportation launched the Barrier Beautification Program over a decade ago to give artists a chance to express themselves throughout the city. Since then, it has transformed many protected bike lanes.
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NYC Energy Code Changes Signal Shift Toward New Energy Standards By Sean Keeley | March 09, 2020
City officials have recently made changes to NYC's energy code. These new energy-efficiency standards will make developments more sustainable throughout the city in the coming years.
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