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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Real Estate

A peek at the winning design in the city's small-apartment competition. The entry,
New York City Mayor's Office

A peek at the winning design in the city's small-apartment competition. The entry, "My Micro NY," packs a lot of space and light into less than 370 square feet.

“My Micro NY” will create a building of 55 micro-units each measuring between 250 and 370 square feet, with 40 percent of the units priced to be affordable, the mayor’s office said.

A Downsized Boston Globe Opens Its Space for Community Uses

As newspaper staffs and revenues shrink, executives are seeking creative ways to use unoccupied office space.

Streetscapes

Society Membership Proposed for Yale Club

The 22-story tower at Vanderbilt Avenue and 44th Street is up for landmark designation.

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What I Love

A Home Convenient to Both Art and Clouds

Fredric Brandt, the cosmetic dermatologist in charge of the faces of Madonna, Stephanie Seymour and Kelly Ripa, lives with his artwork high above West Chelsea.

Exclusive | 2628 Broadway

A Claustrophobe’s Pop-and-Rock Nirvana

A duplex penthouse at Ariel East has some outrageous embellishments, like a $500,000 Dale Chihuly chandelier and copious rock ’n’ roll-themed décor.

Big Deal

All Eyes on the Ball, Not the Condos

A new reality show, “Scoring the Deal,” offers a peek at the fast-paced world of sports star real estate.

On the Market in New York City

A Lincoln Square co-op, a Carnegie Hill co-op and a Windsor Terrace town house.

On the Market in the Region

A four-bedroom colonial with a horse barn in Millstone, N.J., and a four-bedroom colonial in Darien, Conn.

City Room

Big Ticket | Sold for $24,912,140

A 15-room Carnegie Hill town house, 25 feet wide, was given an external face-lift in 1921 by Cass Gilbert, whose most famous creation was the Woolworth Building.

The Hunt

An Apartment With Guest Potential

Lena Evans was open to renting or buying a place where she could live and her parents could stay when visiting.

Living In | Baychester, the Bronx

A Place for Renters to Buy In

A North Bronx neighborhood has gained a reputation for stability and affordability, drawing young couples and former renters.

DealBook

2 Banks to Pay $557 Million in Foreclosure Settlement

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley agreed on Wednesday to a $557 million settlement with regulators over their mortgage lending and foreclosure practices, building on an earlier deal with big banks.

Mortgages

Loans for Fixer-Uppers

A government financing program covers both purchase and renovation costs for single-family houses and multifamilies up to four units.

Q & A

Shareholders cannot pay maintenance; what happens after foreclosure; no access to the mailbox.

On Location

A Spirited Game of Musical Rooms

Tapping the potential in 425 square feet.

House Hunting in ... Norway

The housing market is thriving in Norway, which has low unemployment and abundant natural resources.

What You Get for ... $1.6 Million

A converted barn in Connecticut, a town house in Washington, D.C. and a contemporary in Houston.

Slide Shows
On the Market in New York City

A Lincoln Square co-op, a Carnegie Hill co-op and a Windsor Terrace town house.

On the Market in the Region

A four-bedroom colonial with a horse barn in Millstone, N.J., and a four-bedroom colonial in Darien, Conn.

Exclusive | 2628 Broadway

A whimsical glass penthouse on the Upper West Side is about to enter the market for $12.5 million.

What I Love | Dr. Fredric Brandt

A luxury condominium in West Chelsea has sweeping city views from Jersey City to the George Washington Bridge.

Homes for $1.6 Million

Properties in Connecticut, Washington, D.C. and Houston.

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Residential Sales Around the Region

Information on sales in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Manhattan Market Data

Data provided by Miller Samuel, Inc. Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants
4th Quarter, 2012 by Zip

Parse the market by price and size.

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Is It Better to Buy or Rent?

Compare the cost of renting and buying equivalent homes.

No need to sacrifice floor area for greenery with wall planters from Flora Grubb or Woolly Pocket (shown). Woolly Pocket planters start at $40.

No need to sacrifice floor area for greenery with wall planters from Flora Grubb or Woolly Pocket (shown). Woolly Pocket planters start at $40.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s proposal for a building of units no bigger than 300 square feet poses some daunting home design challenges that can be conquered with a series of practical tips.

House Proud

The $200 Microhouse

For ingenuity, thrift and charm, Derek Diedricksen’s tiny, playful structures are hard to beat.

The Next Little Thing?

Tiny houses have been a fringe curiosity for a decade or more, but devotees believe the concept’s time has finally arrived.

On Location

A Roomy 178 Square Feet

A thrifty young interior designer has fit a world into his tiny Brooklyn studio.

In the Garden

Tiny Concrete Jungles

In a city filled with micro-pads, New Yorkers are creating gardens to match.

On Location

Filling a Void in Warsaw

At just four feet across at its widest, and a mere 28 inches at its narrowest point, the Keret House in Poland may be the world’s thinnest home.

The Beauty of Bacteria

A growing movement called bio design is looking to natural organisms like fungus and algae to shape the interiors of the future.

In the Garden

Ready for Their Cold Snap

Hardier varieties of camellias, once thought of as hothouse bloomers or the darlings of the Southern garden, are making their way north.

iPhone App

The New York Times Real Estate App

A recently updated, free app offering in-depth property search tools and mobile features to help you navigate the real estate market.

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