The Roya Cohen Team

09/09/2026

Ever toured an apartment that felt smaller, darker, or stranger than the listing looked?

Before you book it, read the plan for three clues: long hallways and oversized foyers waste usable square footage, windows on only one side can leave the center dim, and awkward bedrooms or chopped-up kitchens can limit resale later. If the layout feels off on paper, it rarely improves in person. We do this with buyers across Manhattan every day.

If you want, we can help you narrow the shortlist before you tour.

09/04/2026

The right launch week is usually chosen before you go live.

• Start with the board. Co-op packages and interviews can add weeks. Condo review is lighter, but still part of the calendar.
• Check building rules early. Showing hours, elevator access, and move policies can affect prep and tours.
• Watch seasonality. Early spring and early fall often bring the sharpest NYC buyer traffic.
• Work backward from your target closing so repairs, staging, photos, and paperwork are ready before demand peaks.

If you're deciding when to launch, we can help map the timeline.

08/31/2026

Sunset over Lincoln Square never really gets old.

We just sold 44 W 62nd Street 25E for $1.85M. This 25th floor, 2 bedroom co-op offered about 1,500 square feet, dramatic bow windows, open skyline views, and a private balcony above Lincoln Square.

If you're thinking about buying or selling in Manhattan, the link in bio is a good place to start.

08/28/2026

In Manhattan, future building costs usually do not show up in the listing.

• Check reserves. Thin reserves can mean less cushion when repairs hit.
• Ask about past and current assessments. One bill can happen. A pattern matters.
• Verify Local Law 11 status. Facade work can bring real cost and disruption.
• Look at when building debt matures or resets. Higher rates can change monthly carry.

If you want, I can help you read the building side before you get attached to the finishes.

08/21/2026

Morning coffee above Lincoln Square, with Central Park and Lincoln Center in view.

Just sold: this bright corner one-bedroom paired a private balcony, dramatic bow windows, and a renovated kitchen with the kind of open-sky backdrop that makes the city feel calm.

44 W 62nd Street 28C
Sold for $1.375M
1 bed | approx 1,050 sq ft

See more homes and market updates at the link in bio.

08/07/2026

Relocating to NYC and saving listings in five different neighborhoods?

Before you tour, narrow the search by the life you will actually live there: commute, everyday stops, building type, and the block's day to night rhythm. That filter saves a lot of wasted time.

I use this framework with buyers because a beautiful apartment still has to work on a regular Tuesday.

If you want, I can help you build a smarter first shortlist.

08/03/2026

Relocating to NYC and unsure whether a condo or co-op is the smarter move? This is where buyers can make an expensive mistake fast.

Before you commit, compare 3 things: approval timeline, financing flexibility, and move-in policy. Condos often offer more speed and loan flexibility. Co-ops can be a great fit, but board review and house rules matter.

I help relocating buyers sort through these NYC rules early so they can choose with more clarity.

Message me and I’ll help you compare options for your timeline, budget, and move-in needs.

08/03/2026

Your next buyer could live down the street… or on the other side of the world.

See how Sotheby’s International Realty combines local expertise with real global marketing power so your home reaches the most qualified buyers - wherever they are.

Local insight. Worldwide visibility. Results that matter.

Watch the short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fsi13FWDvw

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