The Nest

NestApple's Real Estate Blog

Featuring real estate articles and information to help real estate buyers and sellers. The Nest features writings from Georges Benoliel and other real estate professionals. Georges is the Co-Founder of NestApple and has been working as an active real estate investor for over a decade.

What Qualifies as a Legal Bedroom in NYC?

Real estate agents (and homeowners alike) will often try to embellish as much as possible when selling a home in NYC. What is the legal definition & requirement for a bedroom? The difference in price between a one-bedroom and a… Read More

Is It a Good Idea to Refinance Your Mortgage? – 2023

Since the pandemic, mortgage rates have hit a record low. In 2020, a 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.86%, and now it has fallen to 2.96%, according to Bankrate. Many homeowners seek solutions for multiple debts and often turn to… Read More

Letter Of No Objection In NYC Real Estate

New York City’s real estate market is famous for having a lot of extra paperwork not found anywhere else in the country. It’s easy to see why, too. NYC housing market has some of the strictest real estate laws in… Read More

The Top 10 building amenities That Buyers Care About in NYC

Are building amenities vital for you? Can you give amenities examples in apartments? If you’re a discerning home buyer looking for luxury real estate in New York City and its five boroughs, what do you look for in a building… Read More

What is a Junior 4 Apartment in NYC?

Understanding real estate terminology in NYC can be tricky. For example, let’s say you’re looking for an apartment and come across a property marketed as a junior 4-apartment layout for rent or sale or a J4 apartment. Your first thought… Read More

2022 guide to Local Law 11 / FISP in NYC

New York City is chock-full of high-rise buildings lining the streets as far as the eye can see. If you’re a property owner in NYC or looking to buy property, you might have heard of Local Law 11 or the… Read More