An East Village Factory Conversion by an Architectural Scholar and Artist

In 2001, the architecture critic and scholar Robin Middleton bought a former tile factory on East 13th Street and remodeled it to match his unconventional life. There were no bedrooms, just sleeping alcoves set into the walls. A kitchen, without cabinets, had only the “minimum equipment necessary...

World Cup Delivered $2 Billion Economic Boost to New York City—and a Win for STRs

The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered an estimated $2 billion economic boost to New York City this summer, as more than $1 billion in visitor spending flowed into hotels, restaurants, shops, and other businesses across the five boroughs. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the figure Wednesday, offering the

What Is a Deed? Definition, Types and How It Works

A deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real estate from one person or entity to another. When you buy a home, the seller signs a deed transferring their legal ownership, or title, in the property to you. The deed identifies the parties to the transfer and the property being conveye

Inflation Grows But Below Estimates of Fed’s Expectations

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that inflation grew at a faster rate throughout August, possibly contributing toward the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise rates in mid-September. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.3% on a monthly basis, a slight incr