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April 2025 · 8 min read
What Q1 2025 Is Really Telling Us About Where Manhattan is Headed

Inventory is up, but the deals moving fastest aren't the ones you'd expect. Here's what I'm seeing on the ground in co-ops, new development, and the mid-market — and how to position yourself before the spring correction plays out.

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Avg Days
on Market 47
Media Closing
Price $1.8M
List-To-Sale
Ratio 92.2%
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Article Buying
The Co-op Board Process: What Most Buyers Don't Ask About
Approval timelines, financial scrutiny, and the quiet disqualifiers that can derail an otherwise solid offer.
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Article Selling
Timing Your Listing: Why Spring Isn't Always the Answer
Conventional wisdom says list in spring. The data says something more nuanced — and the buyers who show up in January are often more serious.
Feb 2025 Read More
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Chelsea vs. West Village: A Buyer's Honest Comparison for 2025
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Jan 2025 Read More
$1.95M
Median Sale Price Manhattan · Q1 2025
+12%
Inventory YoY More options, more leverage
47
Avg. Days on Market Down from 61 in Q4 2024
98%
List-to-Sale Ratio Sellers holding firm
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