Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice

Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the luxury firm violated the Fair Housing Act in either failing to respond to her requests for assistance in finding housing or simply not helping her with her Section 8 voucher. Continue reading

‘Decide what is authentic,’ then build a brand, experts say

While some stumble into their brand organically, panelists at Inman Connect New York Wednesday emphasized that successful branding is a strategic process that requires authenticity and consistency. Continue reading

ADUs take center stage as Los Angeles housing goes up in smoke

As wildfires rage across California, destroying over 9,000 homes and displacing thousands of residents, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have emerged as a critical housing solution five years after being approved in Los Angeles. ADUs, also known as gran… Continue reading

Agents who don’t read the contract are committing ‘malpractice’

Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos spoke with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer representation, challenges to professionalism in the industry and more during an ICNY panel on Thursday. Continue reading

Katzen Team repping Upper West Side townhouse conversion

The leading team at Douglas Elliman has launched sales at the recently renovated Renaissance-Revival building, which includes 10 one- to three-bedroom units, Inman has exclusively learned. One of the penthouses is already under contract. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Don’t react in real time

Find out how this powerhouse team leader built a business that has earned the loyalty of financiers, celebrities, real estate investors, developers and a Who’s Who of the city’s artistic and cultural life. Continue reading

In tug-of-war between New York and Florida, the boss may have final say

Homeowners who fled Manhattan to Florida during the pandemic are responding to pressure from employers to return to offices in New York. Faced with sun and sand, some aren’t ready. Continue reading

The 20 biggest luxury city sales of 2021 (so far)

Despite cities taking a back seat to vacation markets in 2021, major transactions made headlines across New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Continue reading

MoMa penthouse with $36M asking price sells to anonymous buyer

The penthouse unit of 53 West 53, also known as the glass skyscraper above New York’s Museum of Modern Art, has a new owner. Continue reading