Category Archives: In The News

Two Major Shopping Complexes Soon to Open in Manhattan

Posted on June 3, 2014 by TrueGotham Blog

While Manhattan is known for the small boutiques that line its streets, Lower Manhattan will soon be home to two large retail centers boasting more than one hundred stores. One of these retail centers, the World Trade Center retail complex, … Continue reading →

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Spa Castle to Open Facilities in Manhattan

Posted on May 14, 2014 by TrueGotham Blog

With a current facility located in College Point in Queens, the popular Spa Castle has announced plans to build a sister facility in Manhattan that will be known as Spa Castle Premier. The 38,000 square foot facility will be located … Continue reading →

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New School Unveils New $350 Million Facility

Posted on March 3, 2014 by TrueGotham Blog

The private Manhattan university of New School recently opened its new $352 million University Center building. By adding the 375,000 square foot glass-and-steel facility to the campus, university officials hope to provide students with a place where they can come … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Real Estate Market Ends 2013 on a Positive Note

Posted on January 14, 2014 by TrueGotham Blog

According to recent reports, the Manhattan real estate market wrapped up 2013 on a positive note. While the 2013 figures are still far from the peak that was reached in 2008, the fourth quarter ended with surging sales and the … Continue reading →

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Micro Apartments Becoming More Popular

Posted on September 1, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Micro apartments usually range between 180 to 300 square feet, and these are surely becoming more popular among the bachelors and bachelorettes and even for some retirees. These people seek affordable places to live in the state’s most expensive cities. … Continue reading →

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Murray Hill Health and Racket Club in New Providence

Posted on August 17, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Murray Hill Health and Racquet Club has expertise on health, wellness, fitness, and of course, tennis. The Healthy Club boasts the widest variety of fitness equipment ad machines, heart-pumping fitness classes, and results-driven workouts. All of these fitness activities are … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Prices Rising to Manhattan Levels

Posted on August 14, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Many potential home buyers in New York City have historically turned to Brooklyn to find more affordable housing.  But today’s market has taken quite a turn.  The difference in price between a one bedroom apartment in the West Village compared … Continue reading →

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TriBeCa Hotspots in Manhattan for Buyers

Posted on August 8, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Tribeca is a neighborhood located in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Its name is an acronym of “Triangle below Canal Street”; the triangle is bound by Canal Street, West Street, Broadway, and Vesey Street. This charming community is comprised of … Continue reading →

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New Skyscrapers to Dwarf Central Park Residences

Posted on August 5, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Not since builders stuck a mooring mast on top of the Empire State Building, eclipsing the Chrysler Building as the world’s tallest building, have developers been engaged in the type of skyscraper war that New York City is now witnessing. But unlike the rivalries … Continue reading →

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The Clincher, Also Known as Closing

Posted on July 25, 2013 by marisol

July 25, 2013 | New York Times For first-time buyers, closing on a home purchase can be like finishing a long and grueling race. There’s the thrill of achievement mixed with relief that it’s over and, often, the weak limbs … Continue reading →

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