Manhattan Property Investment with Weimin Tan

06/06/2026

Unlike many Downtown Manhattan neighborhoods that lean more heavily toward smaller investor-oriented layouts, Upper East Side new developments are often designed around larger residences, quieter residential streets, and long-term ownership. Many buyers here are purchasing for personal use, multi-generational living, or long-duration wealth preservation rather than purely short-term investment returns.

Read the full article here: https://www.castle-avenue.com/new-development-condos-on-manhattans-upper-east-side-2026-edition.html

06/03/2026

For global buyers, few addresses carry the symbolic weight of Fifth Avenue. Many of our investor clients ask about this address at the first conversation. Similar to Mayfair in London or Orchard Road in Singapore, Fifth Avenue represents more than just a street — it represents prestige, permanence, and global recognition.

However, “buying on Fifth Avenue” can mean very different things depending on the building, ownership structure, location, amenities, and buyer profile.

Read the full article here: https://www.castle-avenue.com/investing-on-fifth-avenue-in-manhattan-new-york.html

06/01/2026

My first Hyrox event

05/13/2026

Client’s condo at Four Seasons Downtown New York, rented out in 1 day at above asking.

05/13/2026

In this update, Weimin analyzes the current state of Manhattan real estate, focusing on price trajectories, interest rate impacts, and investment yields in 2026.

Key Market Insights:
- Price Stagnation: Current price-per-square-foot levels remain below 2017 peaks, despite a recovery period between 2021 and 2022.
- Financing Challenges: With mortgage rates holding around 6.5%, a significant portion of the buyer pool has shifted toward renting.
- The Cash Buyer Advantage: Approximately 70% of current market transactions are cash deals, bypassing high-interest rate hurdles.
- Rental Market Dynamics: Recent policy changes regarding broker fees have contributed to a rise in rents, leading to improved yields for those pursuing a property investment strategy.
- Inventory Status: The market is currently leaning toward a slight seller's market, with high-demand inventory moving quickly.

Summary:
While financing costs remain high, the combination of lower-than-peak pricing and rising rental yields presents a specific opportunity for cash buyers looking to enter the New York market.



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05/09/2026

Why sophisticated investors don't ask whether global cities like New York and London will recover from a downturn?

For global investors who are allocating capital across decades and not merely market cycles, they know that the more important questions is: What assets will remain relevant after the downturn.

Global cities are structural. That means that there are centers for finance, technology, education and for global capital. So they're irreplaceable and they're always going to come back. We have seen that through the subprime crisis and more recently, Covid. So they're always going to come back.

And the question is, as it relates to Manhattan real estate, what are the assets that are going to continue being relevant? And for this, we look at things like location, building quality, building reputation and the demand from the current and future tenants.

That is what we use as a framework to help guide what's a good buy.

05/07/2026

Explore the best new condo developments in Manhattan for 2026, including 80 Clarkson, 111 West 57th Street, 50 West 66th Street, 125 Greenwich, 210 Warren, and premier Downtown NYC luxury condominiums favored by sophisticated buyers and global investors.

Read the full article here: https://www.castle-avenue.com/best-new-condos-in-manhattan-2026-edition.html

05/06/2026

Is a Central Park condo worth the investment? Real estate expert Wei Min Tan breaks down why this "serene oasis" is one of New York City’s most sought-after locations.

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Central Park is one of the great marvels of New York City because it's in the middle of super prime real estate. It's a gorgeous park for the public — a sere...

05/04/2026

04/30/2026

A structured look at top Manhattan condos by segment—trophy assets, downtown luxury, and new developments—through a capital allocation and liquidity lens.

Read the full article here: https://www.castle-avenue.com/top-condominium-buildings-in-manhattan.html