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Barbara Fox

In social buildings, who you know and where you went to school still holds sway. (Veronica Grech/the Observer)

Still Snooty: Gaining Acceptance to Some Co-ops Is as Hard as Ever

When it comes to "social buildings," as brokers refer to an elite subset of Uptown co-ops, having money is just the prerequisite.
By Kim Velsey
The Soho home that Ms. Ripa shared with her husband, Mark Consuelos, eventually sold for $20 million, $4.5 million less than the asking price.

Homes of Notables Often List for Top Dollar, But Their Sale Prices Are Another Matter

In a town famous for both real estate obsession and official indifference to celebrity, the precise appeal—and monetary value—of property connected to bold-faced names can be difficult to suss out.
By Chris Pomorski

Will Broadway Bigwig Harold Prince’s Townhouse Be a Smash Hit at $22 M.?

The townhouse at 48 East 74th Street certainly puts on quite a show with a bold blend of eras and
By Kim Velsey
Writer Nazy Nazhand, Walter Robinson and his wife, art restorer Lisa Rosen, in 2009.

Is Bonus Bump Bogus? Wall Street’s $36 B. Test

By Tom Acitelli

Is Bonus Bump Bogus? Wall Street's $36 B. Test

By Tom Acitelli
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