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

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

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

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 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, 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

3 Things to Know If You're Buying Pied-a-Terre in NYC

I love working with second home buyers. Here are three things you should know if you're considering getting a little slice of the city for yourself.

Bill HerbstAugust 19, 2026#nycrealestate #piedaterre, #nycpeidaterre, #nypiedaterretax, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #secondhome, #nycsecondhome, #compassny

Manhattan's New Listing Lows

If you’ve been waiting for new listings to hit the Manhattan real estate market, you’re going to have to wait a little a longer.

Bill HerbstAugust 19, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #compass, #compassny, #greenwichvillage, #westvillage, #chelsea

Manhattan Luxury Report, Week of July 19

Summer? Mamdami? Taxes? Nothing seems to put the brakes on the Manhattan luxury market.

Bill HerbstAugust 3, 2026#nycrealestate, #luxuryrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagnet, #nycrealestateagent, #luxuryrealestateagent, #luxuryrealestatebroker \, #manhattanrealestatemarket

Compass' Q2 2026 Manhattan Townhouse Report

According to Compass' new Q2 Manhattan Townhouse Report, townhouse sales and contracts were effectively unchanged from last year.

Bill HerbstJuly 22, 2026#manhattanrealestate, #manhattantownhouse, #nyctownhouse, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #nyctownhousebroker

Manhattan Real Estate Market Report: July 22, 2026

It's summer in Manhattan, and I'm seeing opportunity for both sellers and buyers. Here's why.

Bill HerbstJuly 22, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestatereport, #nycrealestateabroker, #nycrealestate #nycrealestatebroker, #manhattanrealestate, #compassny, #compass

Manhattan Real Estate Market Report - July 15, 2026

We're in mid-July, and as usual the number of homes listed for sale in Manhattan is diminishing.

Bill HerbstJuly 15, 2026#nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestatemarket, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #manattanrealestatemarket, #compass, #compassny

Compass' Q2 2026 Manhattan Real Estate Market Report

I'm pleased to present Compass' Q2 2026 Manhattan Market Report, a look at sales activity from this past April through June.

Bill HerbstJuly 9, 2026#nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker, #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestate, #manhattanmarketrepor, #compass, #compassny, #realestatemarketreport

Manhattan Real Estate Market Report - July 1, 2026

This isn't the way the market usually works. Manhattan real estate's June busy streak continues into July.

Bill HerbstJuly 1, 2026#nycrealestate, #manhattanrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #compassny, #compass, #manhattanrealestatemarketreport

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

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

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

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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