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

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

Amy Ruth's Downtown

Amy Ruth's Downtown is an offshoot of the original Amy Ruth's, which has been serving soul food in Harlem since 1999.

Bill HerbstMay 12, 2026#nycfood, #nycfoodie, #nycsoulfood, #manhattanrealestateagent, #nycrealestateagent, #amyruthsdowntown, #nycsoulfoodrestaurant

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

The New York State Certified Senior Senior Advisor Leadership Council

As part of my work serving older clients, I'm the Program Chair of the New York State Certified Senior Advisor Leadership Council.

Bill HerbstJanuary 28, 2026#silvertsunami, seniors, #seniorliving, #nycrealestate, #compasspluss, #compassplus, #compassplusseniors, #manhattanrealestate, #brooklynrealestate, #nycrealestateagent, #seniorcitizens

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

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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