May 22, 2016 - Rava Realty

Co-ops are dying

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In 1882, the developers of the Rembrandt, the first NYC co-op apartment building at 152 West 57th Street, declared they were seeking “people of means and good social standing,” as owners. Today co-ops still make up the majority of the housing stock in NYC. But the age of the co-op is well and truly over: Since 2000, developers have moved to create a mere 75 new co-op projects, and no more than seven total in any given year, according to ...

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Indian buyers eye New York real estate

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Buyers from India see New York as a solid investment opportunity. During the 12 months that ended March 2015, Indian buyers spent $7.9 billion on U.S. real estate — up from $5.8 billion a year prior, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Historically, there were roadblocks that kept Indian investors at bay, including the country’s widespread poverty, the government’s restriction on how much individuals can invest abroad (limit up to $250,000 per year) and a smaller number of high ...

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