I was super-impressed by my lunch at Impact Kitchen recently.

Bill HerbstAugust 3, 2026#nycfood, #nycfoodie, #cleaneating, #eatingclean, #Nomad, #williamsburg, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker

Why I Never Stop Learning

If you're not a real estate agent, you probably won't recognize Tom Ferry. Tom leads the world's largest real estate coaching company.

Bill HerbstAugust 3, 2026#tomferry, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #nyc #nycrealestate #nycrealestateagent, #manhattanrealestateagent

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

Roll Over Kimbap, Flatiron

Kimbap is a Korean snack food comprised of cooked rice and various fillings, rolled in dried seaweed and sliced into bite-sized pieces.

Bill HerbstJuly 22, 2026#rolloverkimbap, #kimbap, #nycfood, #nycfoodie, #flatiron, #unionsquare, #nyckoreanfood

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

Empire Diner, Chelsea

Empire Diner and its iconic Art Deco building have been a Chelsea landmark since 1976.

Bill HerbstJuly 15, 2026#chelsea, #nycdiner, #diner, #nycfood, #nycfoodie

Compass' Q2 2026 Brooklyn Market Report

Brooklyn's real estate market performed well in the second quarter despite higher mortgage rates, inflation, and ongoing economic uncertainty.

Bill HerbstJuly 15, 2026#brooklynrealestate, #nycrealestate, #brooklynrealestateagent, #nycrealestateagent, #nycrealestatebroker, #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

Nata: A Taste of Lisbon in Greenwich Village

A pastel de nata is a traditional Portuguese egg custard tart; featuring a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust and a rich, creamy, caramelized custard filling.

Bill HerbstJuly 9, 2026#nata, #pasteldenata, #pasteisdenata, #nycbakery, #nycfood, #nycfoodie, #sweettooth, #greewichvillage

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

Macy's July 4th Fireworks 2026

It's the 250th birthday of our country this year, so Macy's is promising something extra-spectacular for their 50th annual fireworks show.

Bill HerbstJuly 1, 2026#4thofjuly, #macys, "macysfireworks, #macysfireworks, #july4thj, #jluy4thfireworks

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

Just Closed at 2 5th Ave. - Apt. 2U

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

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ContactLicensed AssociateReal Estate Brokersbillandralph@compass.comM: 917.596.3743

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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