Skip to content

Big Deal: On 86th Street, a Town House Awaits Former Glory

.

Once a grand mansion steps from Central Park, it had fallen into disrepair. Now it is for sale for $8.95 million.




In the Region | New Jersey: A Developer Installs Solar Power

.

At River Pointe, a community in Manchester, N.J., solar technology that earns energy credits is a standard feature in each house.




House Tour: New Preston, Conn.

.

On Lake Waramaug, a converted boathouse has a stone foundation, a wraparound deck and direct access to the water.




STREETSCAPES/West End Avenue: Three Apples of Somebody’s Eye

.

West End Avenue and vicinity was once a stronghold of town houses. Three of the now-rare breed bear distinctive traces of the attentions of recent owners.




Square Feet: Above Ground, a 2nd Ave. Subway Plan Attracts Critics

.

A half-dozen buildings on Second Avenue will house ventilation equipment, disperse smoke and allow for evacuation from subway tunnels in emergencies.




The Appraisal: Using Private Eyes to Keep Track of Tenants

.

Real estate investigation, a big business in a borough like Manhattan with plenty of rent-regulated apartments ripe for exploitation, has picked up in the past year.




Habitats: An Island Perch With Postcard Views

.

A couple from Brazil found themselves drawn to Roosevelt Island not just for the breathtaking views but also for its community.




Big Deal: A Man of Many Roles Reads the Market Right

.

The actor Liam Neeson sold his two-bedroom apartment on Central Park West for $1.35 million.




Katrina’s Wake: Still Rebuilding Five Years Later

.

On the five-year anniversary of what many in New Orleans simply call “the storm,” the city and its residents are still trying to rebuild after the damage of Hurricane Katrina. From a church pastor to a Bourbon Street performer, for those who actually survived it, it doesn’t seem that long. WSJ’s Neil Hickey reports.

House Tour: Garrison, N.Y.

.

A small farmhouse is expanded with a two-story extension, vaulted ceilings and a focus on Hudson River views.