Le CouCou, Soho

When my Florida estaurateur brother invited me to join him and some colleagues for lunch at Le Coucou, how could I resist? I knew the company would be stellar, but I'd forgotten how wonderful fine dining could be.

Bill HerbstNovember 6, 2026#chefdanielrose, #nycfood, #nycfoodie, #nycfrenchrestaurants, #soho, #finedining, #finediningnycv

The Inside Scoop on Stewart House at 70 East 10th Street

Situated in Central Greenwich Village on the block between East 9th and East 10th Streets, Stewart House (70 East 10th Street) is one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after mid-century modern residential cooperatives.

Bill HerbstNovember 6, 2026#stewarthouse, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #compassny, #nycrealestatebroker, #compass, #greenwichvillage, #midcenturyarchitecture

Manhattan Market Update

More homes have come on the market in Manhattan. It's just not enough.

Bill HerbstNovember 2, 2026#nycrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #manhattanmarket, #nycrealestateagent#compass, #compassny, #marketreport

Our Q3 Manhattan Townhouse Market Report

Manhattan townhouse sales were down 29.5% in the third quarter compared with a particularly strong quarter last year.

Bill HerbstNovember 2, 2026#townhouse #manhattantownhouse, #manhattanrealestemarket, #manhattanrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestatebroker, #nycluxuryhome, #compass, #compassny

The Inside Scoop on Butterfield House at 37 West 12th Street, Greenwich Village

Located on one of Greenwich Village’s most coveted tree-lined blocks between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, Butterfield House (37 West 12th Street) is a celebrated architectural landmark.

Bill HerbstNovember 2, 2026#midcenturyarchitecture, #greenwichvillage, #nycreaelstatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestate, #manattanrealestate, #greenwichvillagegoldcoast, #lower5thave

The Inside Scoop on 39 5th Avenue in Greenwich Village

Located between East 10th and 11th Streets in the heart of the Greenwich Village Gold Coast, 39 Fifth Avenue holds a special place in Manhattan real estate history.

Bill HerbstOctober 21, 2026#lower5thave, #nycrealestate, #greenwichvillage, #lower5thavenue, #nycrealestate #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #395thave

Manhattan Market Report - Oct. 21, 2026

For the fifth consecutive week the number of new listings dropped in Manhattan.

Bill HerbstOctober 21, 2026#nycrealerstatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatemarket, #nycrealestatebroker, #manhattanrealestate, #compass, #compassny

The Inside Scoop on 24 5th Avenue in Greenwich Village

Want to live on Lower Fifth Avenue but think the price of admission is too high? 24 Fifth Avenue may be worth a look.

Bill HerbstOctober 14, 2026#greenwichvlllage, #nycrealestate, #lower5thavenue, #mnhattanrealestatemarket, #nycrealestateagent', #nycrealestaebroker, #compassny #compass

Claude Bakery, West Village

My neighbor Kate told me I had to visit Claude, a new bakery nearby, for their chocolate cake.

Bill HerbstOctober 14, 2026#nycbakery, #nycbakeries, #nycfood, #westvillage, #nycfoodie, #desset, #blackoutcake, #claude bakery

Compass' Q3 2026 Brooklyn Market Report

Brooklyn’s market gained momentum in Q3, with closed sales up 12.1% from the previous quarter.

Bill HerbstOctober 14, 2026#brooklynrealestate, #brooklynmarketreport, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycealestateagent, #nycrealestate, #compass, #compassny

Manhattan Market Report - Oct. 14, 2026

Year to date, Manhattan resale contracts total 7,405, about 5% above the historical average of 7,052.

Bill HerbstOctober 14, 2026#manhattanreaelstate, #nycrealestatebrker, #compass, #compassny, #nycrealestate, #nycreaelstatebroker, #nycrealestateagentComment

2 Fifth Avenue vs. The Brevoort vs. The Brevoort East: Which Is Right for You?

All three are mid-century modern white-brick buildings with full-service staff and strong financials. But there are some important differences that might make one a better fit for you than the others.

Bill HerbstOctober 12, 2026#greenwichvillagegoldcoast, #2fifthavenue, #brevoort, #brevoorteast, #nycrealestate, #nytcrealeatateagent, #comopass, #compassny, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #greenwichvilliage, #lower5thavenue

The Inside Scoop on 77 Bleecker St. in Noho

Situated in the heart of NoHo, 77 Bleecker Street (known as Bleecker Court) is one of the most distinctive co-op complexes in Downtown Manhattan.

Bill HerbstOctober 12, 2026#noho #nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealerstateagent, #compassny, #compass, #manhattanrealestateagent, #bestdowntownrealtor

Motek, Flatiron

Motek is an all day kosher-style cafe that draws inspiration from Israeli, Lebanese, Moroccan, and Yemini cuisines.

Bill HerbstOctober 12, 2026#nycfood, #nycfoodie, #nycfoodies, #motek, #nycrestaurants, #nyccafes

Compass' Q3 Manhattan Market Report

Manhattan’s market held up pretty well in Q3, despite high borrowing costs and plenty of economic uncertainty.

Bill HerbstOctober 12, 2026#manhattanmarketreport, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #compassny, #compas, #greenwichvillage

The Inside Scoop: 43 Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village

The inside scoop on the most beautiful co-op on Lower 5th Avenue.

Bill HerbstOctober 1, 2026#lower5thavenue, #nycrealestate, #greenwichvillage, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealeastateagent, #compassny, #compass, #prewar, #prewarccop

How Are Higher Interest Rates Affecting the NYC Real Estate Market?

Interest rates have risen to over 7%. How is that affecting the New York City real estate market?

Bill HerbstOctober 1, 2026#nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestatemarket, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #brooklynrealestate

The Inside Scoop: Pre-War vs. Post-War on Lower Fifth Avenue

If you’re looking for an apartment along Lower Fifth Avenue, one of the first things I’d suggest figuring out is whether you’re really a pre-war person or a post-war person.

Bill HerbstSeptember 23, 2026#prewar, #postwar, #below3rdstreet, #greenwichvillag, #lowerfifthavenue, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #greenwichvillagegoldcoast

The Inside Scoop on 30 5th Ave. in Greenwich Village

If you’ve spent any time on Lower Fifth Avenue, you know 30 Fifth Avenue.

Bill HerbstSeptember 23, 2026#compassny, #greenwichvillage, #prewarcoop, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrelaestate, #compassny#prewarrealestate, #lowerfifthavenue

StreetEasy Doesn't Sell Homes

Did you know that you can see more homes on Compass.com than on StreetEasy?

Bill HerbstSeptember 23, 2026#compass #streeteasy #nycrealestate, #streeteasy, #nycrealestateagent, #compassny, #nycrealestatebroker, #manhattanrealestate, #compassnyc, #brooklynrealestate, #seeitfirstoncompass

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Contact
Licensed Associate
Real Estate Brokers
billandralph@compass.com
M: 917.596.3743

Compass Global Headquarters
90 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York NY 10011
212.913.9058