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.

2023 Tax Benefits for Investment Properties in NYC

Purchasing an investment property is an efficient way of receiving some passive income. However, investing in NYC remains attractive, given the high rental income that it entails. However, investors and owners struggle with the costs of buying, owning, and operating… Read More

Best New Constructions in NYC for 2020-2021

Many people dream of living in NYC. For some, it becomes a reality. Equeevery year, there’s no shortage of supply. Despite the Covid-19 crisis, modern new constructions keep popping up on New York’s skyline. Therefore, the NestApple team has gathered… Read More

What is a NY Disclosure Form?

In the real estate world, we talk about the real estate NY Disclosure Form, also known as New York State Disclosure Form for Buyer and Seller. This document is an agency disclosure form that brokers and agents must give to… Read More

REBNY COVID-19 Health Questionnaire Screening Form

The REBNY COVID-19 Health Questionnaire Screening Form was a move from the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) to help promote the safety of all participants during a showing. The New York City real estate market, remained limited to… Read More

The “Wet Over Dry Rule” in NYC

The wet-over-dry rule in NYC prevents apartment owners from putting wet spaces (bathrooms & kitchens) over dry areas such as living rooms on floors below. The rule prevents water damage and mitigates rcisks when leaks do occur. The wet over… Read More

Is Title Insurance policy Required for Coops in NYC?

New York co-op apartment purchasers generally do not pay for co-op title insurance. Usually, it’s not a required closing cost. Besides, a co-op lien search already grants buyers $50,000 in coverage against any liens missed during the due diligence. So… Read More