While quick sales over the asking price make headlines, the reality of New York City real estate is much more complex.

Bill HerbstJune 24, 2026#nycrealestate #2fifthave #nycrealestateagent #nycrealestaebroker, #compassnyc, #compass, #below23rdstreet, #greenwichvillagerealestate

Manhattan Real Estate Market Report - June 24, 2026

It’s late June, a time when we normally see activity in the Manhattan real estate market slowing down. This year that's not the case.

Bill HerbstJune 24, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanmarketreport, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #manhattanrealestate, #below23rdstreet, #compassny, #compass, #nyc #nycrealestate #nycrealestateagent

Manhattan Real Estate Market Report - June 17, 2026

Manhattan home buyers continue to be out in force, with signed contracts 10% ahead of where we were a year ago.

Bill HerbstJune 17, 2026#nycrealestatemarket #nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate, #nyc realestate broker, #nycrealestate, #compassny, #compass, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent

2 5th Avenue June 2026 Sales Report

A look at recent sales data for 2 5th Avenue in Greenwich Village.

Bill HerbstJune 17, 2026#2fifthavenue, #25thave, #greenwichvillagerealestate, #nycrealestate, #compass, #compassny, #manhattanrealestatebroker, #greenwichvillagegoldcoast

The Story Behind the Sale

Last week we closed on the sale of my listing 200 E. 27th St., Unit 2P. I was the second agent on this one.

Bill HerbstJune 10, 2026#nycrealestate, #nyc realestate broker, #nycrealerstateagent, #manhattanreaalestate, #compass, #compassny, #sellmyhome, #kipsbayt, #kipsbay

Hanoi House, East Village

One of the great perks of living downtown is discovering restaurants that have been hiding in plain sight.

Bill HerbstJune 10, 2026#nycfood, #nycfoodie, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #vietnameserestaurant, #vietnamesefod #eastvillage

Bill Herbst Is One of the Top 1.5% of Agents Nationwide, According to RealTrends

I'm beyond thrilled to be included in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Top 1.5% of Agents nationwide.

Bill HerbstJune 10, 2026#realtrendsverified, #nycrealetateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #topnycrealestateagent, #nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #compass, #compassny #lowerfifthavenuerealestate

5 Tony Award-Nominated Shows to See Now

These five wonderful shows have been nominated for Tonys in various categories, and are still running (though a couple are closing soon).

Bill HerbstJune 3, 2026#nycttheater, #broadway, #tonyawards, #catsthjellicleball, #twostrangers, #rockyhorror, #chessbroadway, #fallenangels, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker

What You Need to Know About New York's New Pied-à-Terre Tax

New York State has approved a new pied-à-terre tax aimed at high-value second homes in New York City.

Bill HerbstJune 3, 2026#nycpiedaterretax, #nycrealestate, #nycpiedaterre, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #compass, #piedaterre, #compassny

Sellers Have a Window - But It Won't Stay Open Forever

Manhattan sellers are enjoying the strongest listing environment we've seen in three years.

Bill HerbstJune 2, 2026#nycrealestate, #selling a home, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassny, #compass, #sellingacoop, #sellingacondo

Buyers Beware: Competition Is Heating Up

If you've been thinking about buying a home in Manhattan, the market just became more competitive.

Bill HerbstJune 2, 2026#nycrealestateagent #nycrealetatebroker #compass #compassny, #manhattanrealestate, #buyingacoop, #buyinganapartment

The Manhattan Spring Market Is Back

The Manhattan spring selling season got off to a slower start than many expected, but the market has clearly found its footing.

Bill HerbstJune 2, 2026#nycrealestatemarket, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #mnhattanrealestatemarket, #springrealestatemarket

I Asked ChatGPT Who the Best Real Estate Agent Is to Sell a 2 5th Ave. Apartment

More and more people are using AI for their research, so I decided to ask who the best agent was to sell an apartment at 2 5th Ave. in Greenwich Village. I was certainly gratified by the results!

Bill HerbstMay 27, 2026#2FifthAvenue, #nycrealestate, #greenwichvillage, #greenwichvillagerealestate, #below23rdstreet, #compass, #compassny, #manhattanrealestate, #greenwichvillagegoldcoast, #nycrealestateagent, #greenwichvilagerealestatebroker, #coop, #nyccoop

Mimi's Frozen Yogurt, Greenwich Village & Soho

Mimi's is like an elevated version of Sixteen Handles. Think high-quality ingredients; chic, comfortable shop design, and a laid back vibe.

Bill HerbstMay 26, 2026#mimis, #mimisfrozenyogurt, #greenwichvillage, #froyo, #nycfood, #nycfoodie, #compassny, #below23rdstreet, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker

2 5th Avenue, Greenwich Village: March Sales Data

My studio listing, 5B, was the only sale that closed at 2 5th in March.

Bill HerbstMay 26, 2026#25thave, #2fifthavenue, #greenwichvillagerealestate, #compassny, #nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatemarket #nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker', #nycrealestateagent

3 Things Every NYC Home Buyer Should Know

Whether you’re buying a co-op, condo, or townhouse, here are three things every New York City homebuyer should know.

Bill HerbstMay 24, 2026#nycrealestate #nycrealestateagent #nycrealestatebroker, #coop, #nycccop, #compassny, #compassnyc, #compass, #buyingacoop, #Manhattanrealestate, #brooklynrealestate, #condo, #nyccondo

Manhattan Real Estate Market Report - May 20, 2026

The spring selling season of the Manhattan real estate market got a late start this year, but recently it's been making up for lost time.

Bill HerbstMay 24, 2026#manhattanrealestatemarket, #nycrealestate, #, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassnyc, #compass, #greenwichvillagerealestateagent

Randy's Donuts, Greenwich Village

A brand new donut shop within a ten minute radius of my apartment? I'm there.

Bill HerbstMay 13, 2026#randysdonuts, #randysdonutsnyc, #nycfood, #nycfoodie, #donuts, #doughnuts, #greenwichvillage

Don't Let Open Permits Derail Your Deal

For New York City home sellers, there is one behind-the-scenes issue that is showing up more and more often in real estate deals: open permits.

Bill HerbstMay 13, 2026#nycrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #openpermits, #NYCDOB, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassny

My 10th Anniversary at Compass

This Saturday, May 16th marks the tenth anniversary of my joining Compass.

Bill HerbstMay 13, 2026#nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #compass, #agentsofcompass, #compassnyc

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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