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

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

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

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

Compass' Manhattan Market Report, Q1 2026

Despite the challenges of severe weather, geopolitical turmoil, stock market volatility, and a shortage of new listings, the Manhattan market remained resilient.

Bill HerbstMay 12, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #manhattanrealestatemarket, #marketreport, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassny, #compass

5 Simple Moves to Keep Your Co-op Application on Track

Here are five easy fixes to help ensure that your application gets through the first step, submission to the co-op's managing agent.

Bill HerbstMay 12, 2026#nyccoop #coop #manhattanrealestate #nycrealestate #brooklynrealestate, #nycrealestateagetn, #nycrealstatebroker, #coop, #nycccop, #compassny

These Two Numbers Will Tell You if You Qualify for a Co-op Board

You've probably heard lots of horror stories about what it takes for a buyer to pass a co-op board. Here's the truth.

Bill HerbstMay 12, 2026#nyccoop\, #nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #compassny, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker

Manhattan Real Estate Market Update, May 6, 2026

While the number of homes for sale in Manhattan have increased from last month, it's about 8% lower than where we were last year.

Bill HerbstMay 12, 2026#nycrealestate #manhattanrealestate, #compassny, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate

Compass' Q4 2025 Manhattan Real Estate Report

At the beginning of Q4 2025, I wrote that I was feeling cautiously optimistic about the Manhattan real estate market. It turns out I had reason to be.

Bill HerbstJanuary 21, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestatemarket, #compass, #compassny, #manhattanrealrestateagent

Some of My 2025 Real Estate Highlights

2025 has been a busy year for me. Here are some highlights.

Bill HerbstDecember 31, 2025#nycrealestate #manhattanrea, #manhattanrealestate, #brooklynrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #compass, #compassny, #below23rdstreet, #bestnycrealestateagent

How was the Manhattan Real Estate Market in October 2025

Manhattan’s real estate market kept its momentum in October, even with a few economic bumps in the background.

Bill HerbstNovember 11, 2025#nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker #manhattanrealestate, #, manhttan real estate market, #manhattanrealestate, #manhattanrealestatemarket, #compassny, #nycrealestateagent, #bestnycrealestateboker

Compass' Q2 2025 Brooklyn Real Estate Market Report

For my Brooklyn clients, friends, and fans, here's a snapshot of Compass' newly-released Q2 Brooklyn Market Report.

Bill HerbstJuly 16, 2025#brooklyn real estate, #brooklyn, #brooklyn market report, #compass, #compassny, #brooklyn real estate agent

Compass' Q2 2025 Manhattan Real Estate Market Report

Manhattan's residential market performed well in Q2 2025, according to Compass' newly-released Q2 Manhattan Market Report.

Bill HerbstJuly 9, 2025#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestatemarket, #manhattanrealestateagent, #below23rdstreet, #nycrealestatebroker, #compassny, #marketreport

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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