Following our recent article on the Hamptons, BARNES New York takes you this week to Fire Island, located in Long Island, New York. This small, car-banned island offers white sandy beaches, a friendly, family-friendly atmosphere, but also a lively atmosphere, a historic haven for the LGBT community, just a few hours from the ongoing bustle […]
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Focus on the Hamptons, the favorite destination of New Yorkers
It’s officially summer season for the Hamptons, an area northeast of Long Island, New York, a short drive from Manhattan. It’s New Yorkers’ favorite place to escape the chaos of the “Big Apple” and relax in the sun, or party in the hippest spots of Southampton and Montauk … The Hamptons have been very popular […]
Living in the New York Financial District, the economic heart of the world
The Financial District has long been a banking district, frequented Monday to Friday only, by suits and wolves (the Wall Street kind). Somewhat neglected by families, investors and New York residents, the FiDi had a bad reputation. But that was before. The new buildings now sprout like mushrooms, the day is hectic but security is […]
Buying an apartment in Greenwich, “The Village” of Manhattan:
It may be because of its narrow wooded streets or because of the arc that stands in the middle of Washington Square Park in the same way as its Parisian counterpart, that you believe yourself to be in Europe, taking a stroll. However, you really are in Greenwich Village, the historical neighborhood of New York […]
Manhattan Market Figures – Second Quarter 2019
The Manhattan real estate market is once again bringing mixed news for the second quarter of 2019. Benefiting from the delivery of many new projects, price indicators and number of sales are on the rise, yet masking a general trend of market correction to the benefits of buyers. Sales increased year over year for the […]
Live on the West Side of Manhattan
No breaking news here. For years, real estate buyers in Manhattan have faced this age-old battle: East or West? While the East Side remains a time capsule of the city’s traditional elegance and glamour, the West Side offers residents a cosmopolitan ambiance, a laid-back sophistication, and a stylish edge that embraces modernity in a variety […]
Buying an apartment in Manhattan: Condo or Co-op?
Deciding to buy an apartment in Manhattan is the easy part. Among the most prestigious real estate in New York City, choosing between a condo or co-op building can be a challenge. But, fear not! In this article, we define these two types of property ownership for highly sought after real estate in New York […]
Conferences June 2019 – Investing or setting up in New York: how to take advantage of the opportunities of the current market
Throughout the month of June 2019, BARNES New York organized several conferences in New York, London, Paris, Geneva, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez. We would like to thank all the participants as well as all those who contributed to these events. A real success with more than 250 people registered, we hope that these conferences were at […]
Buying high-end real estate in Turtle Bay
If you’re imagining an idyllic enclave full of rare species near open water, you wouldn’t be completely wrong. Located on the shores of the East River in the center of Manhattan’s skyscrapers, the Turtle Bay neighborhood welcomes a cosmopolite crowd, those with high-purchasing power and those looking for a steal in New York City. Unsuspecting […]
Buy a prestige property on the Upper East Side
This storied neighborhood in Manhattan, NYC, is known for its historical heritage and classic charm as much as its coveted unobstructed views of the Park. Its tranquil streets are lined with refined architecture and prestigious residential buildings fronted by spiffy doormen, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the privileged homeowners of the Upper East Side. Live […]