Happy Friday! Here’s the scoop on the New York real estate world this week.
The Week: August 15 – 19
In this week in the real estate world, we see Kim and Kanye West try to live rent free, what New York was like before A/C, and the Pumpkin House.
New Yorkers used a record amount of electricity during the weekend’s heat wave
There is no doubt about it; last weekend was hot. It was the ideal summer day with blazing hot temperatures and sunburns everywhere. To cope, New Yorkers went to their air conditioners and fans (as they should). However, it seems EVERYONE did the same. Find out more here!
New York City rent comparison: What $3,500 gets you
$3,500 a month is a modest budget no matter what borough you’re looking in. You may find the most luxurious studios or the most affordable 4 bedrooms with this budget. Find out what $3,500 gets you in Manhattan and in Brooklyn.
Pumpkin House in Hudson Heights hits the market
Referred to as the “Pumpkin House” due to its facade, this luxury townhouse can be yours! Halloween is coming up. What better way to celebrate the greatest holiday than having the best Pumpkin-themed house on the block!
It could be worse: remembering a time without air-conditioning in NYC
Before the wonderful invention of the air conditioner, how did people cope with blazing heats of near 100 degrees? Spoiler alert! It involves a lot of ice cream and sitting on fire escapes. However, take a blast from the past to see how NYC coped with the heat before A/C.
Unsurprisingly, MTA lags on fixing subway cars with broken A/C
When over 6 million people use MTA’s transportation, it is highly preferred to stay in a nice cooled and air conditioned subway car or bus. However, there have been multiple subway cars with broken A/Cs. While you’d expect these cars to be fixed immediately, the opposite is true. Find out more here!
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian want to pay their NYC rent in Instagram posts
The all famous Kimye have decided to forgo paying rent on their luxury rental in exchange for Instagram promotions of the unit. Some find it to be a good idea while others find it to be a grossly inappropriate use of their fame. What are your opinions? Read more here!
