Topic
Policy & Regulation
Housing rules, zoning, fair housing, flood risk, and other regulations that shape a transaction.
Practical reading
A Free NYC Deed-Recording Alert Every Homeowner Should Consider
What the Notice of Recorded Document program watches, what it cannot prevent, and why owners should still review ACRIS.
Si Zhang (Sunny)
Rent-Stabilized and Free-Market Units: Start With the Records
Why unit status, rent history, registrations, and leases must be verified before underwriting.
Si Zhang (Sunny)
NYC New-Development Tax Abatements (421-a and 485-x): How Much Do You Actually Save?
You tour a new condo, the carrying costs look almost too low — that's often a tax abatement. Here's what 421-a did, the 485-x program that replaced it in 2024, what to check before you sign, and how it hits resale.
Yan Xue Zheng
Flood Risk and Insurance Before You Buy Waterfront
A water view adds charm and cost. Here is how FEMA flood zones work, how NFIP and private flood insurance differ, what drives premiums, and how to check any address before you make an offer.
Qian Niu (Emma)