If you’re a landlord preparing to rent an apartment in New York City, renovations can feel like the obvious next step. Many owners assume that upgrading an apartment will automatically allow them to charge more rent. In reality, not all improvements lead to higher rental prices — and some renovations simply waste money.
If your goal is to rent your apartment faster and maximize rent, it’s important to focus only on upgrades that tenants actually care about.
Selling Development Sites Off Market in NYC: A Bushwick Case Study In many cases, I prefer selling commercial properties off market. There’s less pressure to publicly list the property, and it allows me to work quickly and creatively to connect sellers with serious buyers. Last June, the owner of a vacant lot at 342 Central… Read more »
Are you a property owner that wants to sell their condo, investment property or needs to rent an apartment or retail space in New York City? Call or text me: Sam Moritz, licensed real estate agent, 917-727-4309. Do you know a property owner that might need real estate help? Refer me! I provide great and… Read more »
As we move into 2026, many buyers, sellers, and landlords are asking the same question: where is real estate headed in New York City? I had a strong year in 2025, and I’m expecting — and actively working toward — even more growth and opportunity in 2026. From what I’m seeing on the ground, the… Read more »
Need an Upper West Side real estate agent? I was born on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in 1990, before my parents moved my brothers and me to the suburbs. After college, my goal was always to return to New York City—but at the time, North Brooklyn, especially Williamsburg, felt like the place to… Read more »
Are you a property owner that wants to sell their condo, investment property or needs to rent an apartment or retail space in New York City? Call or text me: Sam Moritz, licensed real estate agent, 917-727-4309. Do you know a property owner that might need real estate help? Refer me! I provide great and… Read more »
Renting a commercial space in Brooklyn — from Bed-Stuy to Williamsburg — is possible for any well-priced, well-maintained property. Even on streets with lower foot traffic, spaces lease quickly when landlords set the right rent, prepare the space for tenants, and understand neighborhood demand trends. Renting a commercial space in Brooklyn can feel challenging, especially… Read more »
An off-market sale in Brooklyn means selling a building privately without listing it online or publicly advertising it. Instead, a broker connects the property directly with qualified investors, offering sellers more privacy, faster deals, and greater flexibility than a traditional open-market sale. As a Brooklyn real estate agent who has spent years working directly with… Read more »
Working as a Bushwick real estate agent for nearly nine years, I’ve learned that the next deal can come from anywhere — sometimes from conversations that don’t even start about selling.
Many owners assume that location or market timing drives value, but in reality, the biggest factor is income.