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

Emmett's on Grove, West Village

Where has tavern style pizza been all my life? Last night we had dinner at Emmett's on Grove, a midwest-inspired supper club that specializes in it.

Bill HerbstAugust 19, 2026#nycfood, #nycpizza, #nycrealestate, #nycrealestatebroker

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

Where Did All the NYC Listings Go?

If you're browsing Compass or StreetEasy this month, don't assume every property that disappears has sold or is gone for good. It could just be a strategic reset.

Bill HerbstAugust 19, 2026#nycrealestate #nycrealestatebroker #nycrealestateagent, #compassny, #compass, #Manhattanrealestate, #brooklynrealestate

Impact Kitchen, Nomad & Williamsburg

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

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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