Max Moondoc at Compass

03/16/2026

Did you know?
In New York City, it now takes about $327,400 a year to crack the top 10% of earners.

03/14/2026

Why do some NYC buildings pay way more in taxes than others? 🤔 The truth might surprise you...and it’s affecting rents, housing, and businesses.

They’re the engine of the city’s budget, but unequal and outdated. Here’s your guide on how property taxes work — and how they affect everyone, not just owners.

03/12/2026

Say goodbye to endless waiting!

Big news for NYC buyers! Co-op approvals just got faster and fairer. Boards now have 15 days to acknowledge your application and 45 days to decide.

The burden is on managing agents to respond.

03/10/2026

Did You Know? Spring has TWO official start dates. Meteorological spring begins March 1, while astronomical spring arrives March 20 with the vernal equinox. So even if it still feels like winter, spring is technically already underway.

What are you most excited about this spring?

03/03/2026

With 450 intersections now monitored, the initiative uses data-driven placement to address areas with a history of accidents. Officials say the program not only enforces safer driving but also helps educate motorists about the dangers of running red lights. Fines collected contribute to ongoing traffic safety improvements and public awareness campaigns.

The city will activate red-light cameras at 50 new intersections per week for the next five weeks, with a target of 600 total by the end of 2026.

02/27/2026

Did You Know? The share of U.S. mortgages with rates at or above 6% has surpassed those below 3%. This is influencing homeowner decisions and market activity as rates remain elevated.

02/25/2026

New research shows that New York City’s year-old congestion pricing program isn’t just easing gridlock in lower Manhattan — it’s also reducing traffic and speeding up trips on roads well outside the toll zone, including in outer boroughs and neighboring counties, making regional driving smoother than before.

NYC’s controversial toll program hasn’t just sped up trips inside Manhattan, a new paper finds. It’s easing traffic in outer boroughs and neighboring counties.

02/20/2026

Stop guessing! These NYC neighborhoods tend to have the most HDFC apartments for sale. 👇

Let's cut straight to it. Can I actually make a profit when I sell? If you want to know where the highest concentration of HDFC co-ops actually hit the market — not just where they exist, but where you'll find real, live listings — you're looking at: East Village Lower East Side William

02/19/2026

Did You Know? In the 1800’s Brooklyn was known as the City of Churches.

02/11/2026

NYC’s housing market is picking up momentum. More listings are giving buyers added choice, while steady demand keeps competition alive for well-priced homes. With mortgage rates easing and activity increasing, buyers may want to keep a closer eye on the market in the weeks ahead.

Buyers returning to the NYC market in 2026 will find more choices, while 1 in 4 rentals offered at least one month of free rent, the highest share since 2021.

02/06/2026

East Village, but make it ✨beautifully unexpected✨

Just listed: a meticulously restored 1BR that somehow manages to be both buttoned-up and delightfully unconventional, in the best way.

Highlights you didn’t know you needed:
🛁 A porcelain clawfoot tub… in the kitchen (yes, really)
🪟 Beautiful original details + stained glass moments
🌞 Southern light that hits just right
🪵 Warm wood floors, plaster walls, and real character
🎨 Thoughtful restoration that honors the apartment’s past without freezing it in time

This is true East Village energy, creative, confident, and not trying to be anything it’s not. If you’ve ever said “I want something different,” this might be your apartment.

Come see why this one’s already turning heads. 👀

01/22/2026

Did You Know? The TOP 8 Wall Street Trading firms clocked in $46.4 billion in trading revenues in the third quarter....bonus season is approaching...