The Property Edit NYC
NYC Real Estate, Thoughtfully Explained.
Expert guidance on buying and selling apartments across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding boroughs—from a licensed NYC real estate broker with over $380 million in career sales.
What We Cover
Luxury Real Estate Intelligence for NYC Buyers and Sellers
The Property Edit NYC is an editorial platform built for anyone navigating New York City's residential market. Whether you're buying your first co-op in Manhattan, selling a condo in Brooklyn, or evaluating luxury new development, every article is written from direct experience negotiating across NYC's most competitive neighborhoods.
Buying
Expert guidance on buying co-ops, condos, and new development in NYC—from pre-approval through closing
Selling
Strategic advice for selling your NYC apartment, including pricing, staging, and negotiation
Buildings
In-depth analysis of NYC residential buildings—financials, amenities, board policies, and investment quality
Neighborhoods
Neighborhood intelligence across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding boroughs—lifestyle, pricing, and market dynamics
Design
Design strategies that protect and enhance NYC property value—from renovation ROI to staging
Market
Data-driven NYC real estate market trends, pricing movements, and timing intelligence
Latest
Recent Articles
How Buying an Apartment in New York City Works (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step guide to buying an apartment in NYC in 2026, covering mortgage pre-approval, co-op vs condo decisions, board approval, closing timelines, and what first-time buyers should expect.
Condo vs Co-op in NYC: What Buyers Need to Know Before Choosing
Condos and co-ops in NYC differ in ownership structure, financing rules, board approval requirements, and monthly costs. Here's how to decide which is right for your budget and lifestyle.
What Co-op Boards Really Look For in NYC Buyers
NYC co-op boards evaluate liquidity, debt-to-income ratios, employment stability, and personal presentation. Learn exactly what boards look for and how to prepare for the interview.
Hidden Costs When Buying Property in NYC
NYC buyer closing costs range from 2% to 6% of the purchase price. Understand mansion tax rates, mortgage recording tax, attorney fees, and building fees for condos and co-ops.
Best Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers in NYC Right Now
Discover the best NYC neighborhoods for first-time apartment buyers including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Brooklyn, and Queens options.
How to Prepare Your Apartment for Sale in NYC
Learn how to prepare your NYC apartment for sale with expert tips on decluttering, lighting, paint, and professional photography to maximize your price.
Advisory
Why Work With Gavin Shiminski
Gavin Shiminski is a licensed NYC real estate broker specializing in luxury resale and new development across Manhattan and Brooklyn. A member of Douglas Elliman's exclusive Sports & Entertainment division, he represents a select group of fewer than 150 agents nationwide chosen for this distinction.
With deep experience in co-op and condo transactions, new development advisory, and strategic pricing, Gavin provides the kind of market intelligence that only comes from actively negotiating across New York City's most competitive neighborhoods.
$380M+
Career Sales
$260M+
Resale Transactions
$100M+
New Development
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S&E Division Members
Services
Buying and Selling Real Estate in New York City
Buyer Representation
From co-op pre-approvals to condo closings, Gavin guides buyers through every step of purchasing property in NYC. Whether you're targeting a prewar classic six on the Upper West Side or a new development condo in Downtown Brooklyn, you'll have a broker who understands the financial, legal, and strategic nuances of each transaction.
Explore Buying Guides →Seller Representation
Selling an apartment in New York City requires precise pricing, targeted marketing, and experienced negotiation. Gavin's track record of over $260 million in resale transactions reflects a strategic approach that consistently delivers results for sellers across Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Explore Selling Guides →Market Commentary & Press
Selected Press Mentions
Selected commentary and listings featured in trusted publications covering New York real estate.
Curbed
A Music Critic's Soho Loft With Floor-to-Ceiling CDs
Featured in SoHo loft coverage and neighborhood inventory commentary.
Read article →6sqft
For $2.45M, an artist's downtown Manhattan loft is a blank slate with a modern frame
Featured in downtown loft market coverage and buyer-facing inventory presentation.
Read article →Mansion Global
Tribeca Penthouse Once Renting for $40,000 a Month Heads to Auction
Referenced in coverage involving high-value downtown inventory and pricing behavior.
Read article →Curbed
All the Quiet Money Can Buy
Quoted regarding acoustic privacy and buyer priorities in downtown Manhattan luxury inventory.
Read article →6sqft
Asking $4.75M, this nearly 200-year-old West Village rowhouse was originally a wagonshed
Featured in historic West Village townhouse coverage and character-driven inventory.
Read article →Start a Conversation
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