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

Corn Ice Cream? Yes!

Corn ice cream dipped in butter. It sounded over-the-top, but I wasn't sure if it was in a good or a bad way.

Bill HerbstSeptember 23, 2026#nycfood, #nycfoodie, #nycbakery, #dominiqueansel, #papadamour, #greenwichvillage, #cornicecream, #nycicecream

Manhattan Real Estate Market Update

It’s a competitive time for Manhattan home buyers.

Bill HerbstSeptember 23, 2026#nycrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #compass, #compassny, #manhattanmarketreport, #nycrealestatebroker #compassny

See It First on Compass.com

Yesterday, Compass unveiled See It First™ – the biggest redesign of Compass.com in 10 years.

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

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a place to learn, honor and remember.

Bill HerbstSeptember 10, 2026#9/11, #nyc, #sept11, #911memorialandmuseum, #911remembrance

Manhattan Real Estate Market Update

Manhattan listing inventory hit a five-year low last week.‍ ‍

Bill HerbstSeptember 10, 2026#manhattan, #manhattanrealestemarket, #manhattanrealestate, #compass, #compassny, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestatemarket

The Inside Scoop on 40 5th Ave. in Greenwich Village

If you're looking for a classic pre-war co-op on Lower Fifth Avenue, 40 Fifth Avenue is one of the addresses that deserves special attention.

Bill HerbstSeptember 8, 2026#lowerfifthavenue, #greenwichvillage, #coo-, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #compass, #coop

The Inside Scoop on 25 5th Ave., Greenwich Village

25 Fifth is the only pre-war, full-service condominium on Lower Fifth Avenue's Gold Coast.

Bill HerbstSeptember 6, 2026nycrealestate, #lower5thave, #greenwichvillage, #prewarcondo, #comass, #compass, #compaassny, #nycrealestateageten, #nycrealestatebrpker, #manhattanrealestate

The Inside Scoop on 51 5th Ave. in Greenwich Village

If you’re looking for a classic pre-war co-op in Greenwich Village, 51 Fifth Avenue is one of those buildings that rewards buyers who appreciate the details.

Bill HerbstSeptember 4, 2026#prewarcoop, #nycrealestate, #greenwichvillage, #nycrealestateagent'#lowerfifthave, #compassny, #compass, #manhattanrealestate

The Inside Scoop on the John Adams, 101 W. 12th St. in the West Village

If you're looking for a full-service co-op in Greenwich Village, The John Adams at 101 West 12th Street is one worth knowing.

Bill HerbstSeptember 4, 2026#greenwichvillage, #westvillage, #nycrealestateagnet, #nycrealstatebroker, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestate, #coop, #compass, #compassnyc

The Inside Scoop on the Brevoort East, 20 E. 9th St. in Greenwich Village

If you’re looking for a full-service co-op in Greenwich Village, The Brevoort East at 20 East 9th Street is one you should know about.

Bill HerbstSeptember 4, 2026#nycrealestate #nycrealestateagent #nycrealestatebroker #compass, #compassny, #lowerfifthavenue, #greenwichvillage, #coop, #greenwichvillagegoldcoast

The Inside Scoop on The Brevoort, 11 Fifth Avenue, in Greenwich Village

There is so much to like about The Brevoort at 11 Fifth Avenue. Yes, it’s just a block from Washington Square Park, but the location is only the beginning.

Bill HerbstSeptember 2, 2026#greenwichvillage, #brevoort, #nycrealestate, #compassny, #compass, #nycrealestatebroker, #midcenturyarchitecture, #manhattanrealestate, #lowerfifthave

The Inside Scoop on 1 Fifth Ave. in Greenwich Village

If you know Greenwich Village, you know there are few addresses quite like 1 Fifth Avenue.

Bill HerbstSeptember 2, 2026#1fifthave, #nycrealestate, #greenwichvillage, #prewarcoop, #nyccoop, #nycrealestatebroket, #nycrealestateagent, #compassny, #compass, #greenwichvillagecoop

The Inside Scoop on 2 5th Ave. in Greenwich Village

There are plenty of full-service co-ops in Manhattan, but 2 Fifth Avenue is hard to beat when it comes to location.

Bill HerbstSeptember 2, 2026#2fifthavene, #2fifthavenue, #greenwichvillage, #nycrealestate, #lowerfifthavenue, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #nyccoop, #compassny, #compass, #downtownrealestate

I Asked ChatGPT Who the Best Agent Was to Sell an Apartment at 2 5th Ave. in Greenwich Village

Here’s ChatGPT’s Answer: Bill Herbst.

Bill HerbstSeptember 2, 2026#2thavenue #greenwichvillage #nycrealestate, #below23rdstreet, #greenwichvillagerealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #compassny, #compass

Prep Your Home for Sale with No Upfront Costs

This photo is the "after." If you'd seen the "before," you probably wouldn't have thought we could sell it. We did, using our Compass Concierge program.

Bill HerbstSeptember 2, 2026#sellyourhome, #staging, #compassconcierge, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #compass, #compassny, #prepyourhomeforsale

Tall Poppy Bakery, Chelsea

I meant to photograph my pastries from Tall Poppy before I started devouring them, but I couldn't wait. They were too tempting!

Bill HerbstSeptember 2, 2026#nycfood, #nycbakery, #pastry, #nycfoodie, #Chelsea, #sweettooth, #croissant

Another Strong Week for the Manhattan Luxury Market

The luxury real estate market in Manhattan rebounded with another strong showing last week.

Bill HerbstSeptember 2, 2026#luxuryrealestate, #nycrealestate, #manhattanluxuryrealestate, #manhattanrealestat, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, @compass, #compassny

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Bill and Ralph's Blog

ContactLicensed AssociateReal Estate Brokersbillandralph@compass.comM: 917.596.3743

Compass Global Headquarters90 Fifth Avenue, 3rd FloorNew York NY 10011212.913.9058

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