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The Flatiron Building Goes Residential
Manhattan’s luxury residential market continued its upward momentum in Q3 2025, driven by cash buyers and a select group of high-profile developments. Projects like the Flatiron Building conversion, 800 Fifth Avenue, and 80 Clarkson Street are redefining design and exclusivity, even as new construction slows across the city.

Corey Cohen
Oct 6


The Price of a View: How Much Does It Matter in NYC Real Estate?
Discover how views impact NYC real estate value. Learn why Central Park commands lasting premiums, why river views carry risks, and what buyers should consider before paying for a skyline or park panorama.

Corey Cohen
Sep 29


The Hidden Costs of Luxury Apartments in 2025
Luxury co-ops and condos in NYC are facing rising costs and stricter regulations in 2025. Local Law 97 fines are now in effect, operating expenses are climbing, and banks are tightening lending standards. Buyers and sellers alike need to navigate compliance requirements, reserve levels, and transparency to protect value in today’s market.

Corey Cohen
Aug 11


Moving Just Got Cheaper in NYC - What's the Catch?
The long-rumbling debate over NYC broker fees just detonated. As of June 11th, the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act - better...

Corey Cohen
Jun 27


The Cracks in a $90M Penthouse
Even in New York’s most prestigious buildings, construction flaws can undermine value. A recent lawsuit alleges nearly 1,900 facade...

Corey Cohen
May 12


Will uncapped SALT deductions return in 2025?
As the political landscape evolves, tax policies from the incoming Trump administration, particularly around the State and Local Tax...

Corey Cohen
Jan 28


The 2024 Housing Outlook
This is Corey Cohen, founder of The Roebling Group, and here's a glimpse into last week's real estate news. 2024 Housing Outlook: What’s...

Corey Cohen
Jul 22, 2024


The iBuying Proposition
Imagine being able to seamlessly sell a home in days based on an algorithm's valuation rather than the system we have today. Well, companies

Corey Cohen
Feb 24, 2020


ok boomer
To Generation Z and even some Millennials snidely telling the older generations "Ok boomer" I'd caution them not to bite the hand that feeds

Corey Cohen
Dec 13, 2019


The Compass Quarterly, Q3 2019
In Q3 2019 there's a sense of economic uncertainty despite low employment, a robust stock market, and continued economic growth.

Corey Cohen
Oct 14, 2019


Celebrity Real Estate Edition
Celebrity real estate acquisitions in the news. Kanye West buys a ranch. Jeff Bezos buys a Penthouse. Arod is a multifamily investor.

Corey Cohen
Oct 1, 2019


Is flexibility the new luxury amenity for millennials?
Some are buying homes. Others own nothing.

Corey Cohen
Aug 13, 2019


WeWork's IPO
Will WeWork become the real estate partner of the future that redefines the usage of space in the 21st Century?

Corey Cohen
Jul 28, 2019


The On-Demand Food Economy
In the era of Seamless there are investors making bets on delivery-only restaurant kitchens in warehouses near city centers....

Corey Cohen
Jul 8, 2019


The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Legislation passed this week has dramatically reshaped the multifamily landscape in New York.

Corey Cohen
Jun 19, 2019
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