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Nobody does Halloween quite like a Manhattan townhouse owner. 🎃🖤
From over-the-top stoops to elaborate front doors, the Upper East Side and Upper West Side really know how to embrace spooky season.
One of my favorite things about selling real estate in these neighborhoods is the incredible architecture, historic townhouses, and personality you find on every block.
And when October rolls around, some of these homes really put on a show!
Who does Halloween better — the Upper East Side or Upper West Side? 👻
#UpperWestSide #UpperEastSide #NYCTownhouses #ManhattanRealEstate #NYCHalloween
A little recognition worth sharing!
Proud that The Bass Team was named one of Corcoran’s Manhattan Top Sales Teams by Office for August 2026.
After more than 20 years in Manhattan real estate, I’m still just as passionate about helping buyers and sellers navigate the market, negotiate strategically, and achieve great results.
From Upper West Side co-ops and Upper East Side condos to Central Park-adjacent properties and Manhattan townhouses, every deal is different, and that’s what keeps this business interesting.
Grateful to our clients for their continued trust and to my team for their hard work!
Thinking of buying or selling in Manhattan? Let’s connect.
#CarolineBassNYC #Corcoran #UpperWestSideRealEstate #UpperEastSideRealEstate #ManhattanRealEstate
A sneak peek inside the apartment that went viral, had 8 offers and a line of people waiting to see it during a nor’easter. 🌧️🏡
Nothing can keep buyers away from an apartment that has everything.
Thinking of buying or selling on the Upper West Side or Upper East Side? DM me, let’s connect!
#UpperWestSide #UpperEastSide #NYCRealEstate #ManhattanRealEstate #CarolineBassNYC
Interest rates above 7%. A nor’easter in NYC. Rain. Wind. 🌧️
And buyers were lined up outside 10 minutes before the open house even started.
We had 22 buyers come through Residence 3 at 11 West 89th Street today—just one block from Central Park on the Upper West Side.
This is what I’m seeing firsthand: when a Manhattan apartment checks the right boxes—and is positioned and priced correctly—buyers show up. Even in a storm.
For sellers, that’s an important reminder. The market isn’t one-size-fits-all. Demand can vary dramatically by neighborhood, price point, property type and condition.
After more than 21 years selling Manhattan real estate, I pay close attention to what buyers actually do—not just what the headlines say.
Upper West Side | Upper East Side | Central Park & Central Park West
Co-ops • Condos • Townhouses • Luxury Real Estate
📍 11 West 89th Street, Residence 3
22 buyers through the first open house. Not bad for a nor’easter.
#UpperWestSideRealEstate #NYCRealEstate #ManhattanRealEstate #CentralParkWest #UpperWestSide
Thinking about selling in Manhattan? Before you focus on your sale price, focus on your net proceeds.
I regularly meet sellers who are shocked by how much they’ll actually pay in closing costs.
A $2M sale can easily mean more than $180,000 in transaction costs.
At $5M, that number can exceed $450,000.
And at $10M, closing costs can approach $1 million before accounting for a mortgage payoff or potential capital gains taxes.
The exact numbers depend on your property type, building, and whether you’re selling a co-op, condo, or townhouse.
That’s why understanding your estimated closing costs early is so important.
📩 Thinking of selling? DM me:
• Your approximate sale price
• Co-op, condo, or townhouse
I’ll send you my Manhattan Seller Closing Cost Guide and help you understand which costs may apply to your situation.
— Caroline Bass
Associate Broker | Corcoran
21 Years Selling Manhattan Real Estate
#ManhattanRealEstate #NYCRealEstate #UpperEastSide #UpperWestSide #NYCSeller
A little late posting this one ✨ — because it was a busy summer in Manhattan real estate!
Proud to share that The Bass Team was recognized among Manhattan’s Top 25 at Corcoran for sales in July.
After more than 21 years selling Manhattan real estate, I’m incredibly grateful to the buyers and sellers who continue to trust me with some of their biggest decisions.
My business is particularly focused on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side and Central Park–adjacent neighborhoods, representing buyers and sellers of co-ops, condos and townhouses, from first purchases to luxury properties.
Awards are always appreciated, but what matters most is the work behind them: understanding how to position a property, knowing the nuances of individual buildings and neighborhoods, navigating co-op boards, negotiating effectively, and helping clients make smart decisions in a complicated Manhattan market.
Thank you to my clients, colleagues and everyone at The Bass Team who makes this possible.
If you’re considering buying or selling on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side or around Central Park, I’m always happy to be a resource. 🏙️
Caroline Bass
Associate Real Estate Broker | The Corcoran Group
Upper East Side • Upper West Side • Central Park
Co-ops • Condos • Townhouses
#ManhattanRealEstate #UpperEastSideRealEstate #UpperWestSideRealEstate #NYCRealEstate #Corcoran
Selling on the Upper East Side vs. Upper West Side this fall? The strategy isn’t necessarily the same. 🏙️
Buyers are back in the Manhattan real estate market after the summer slowdown, but they’re selective—and many believe they have significant negotiating power.
What am I seeing move fastest? Well-priced, renovated apartments with reasonable monthly costs. Add a washer/dryer or private outdoor space, and a Manhattan co-op or condo can stand out quickly.
But there’s another side to this market: many Upper East Side and Upper West Side sellers don’t have to sell. Aggressive offers aren’t necessarily resulting in aggressive seller discounts.
That makes pricing and positioning correctly from day one especially important this fall.
I’m Caroline Bass, a Corcoran real estate broker with more than 20 years of experience selling Manhattan co-ops, condos and townhouses, with a focus on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side.
Thinking about selling? DM me your building or address, and I’ll tell you what I’m seeing in your specific market.
#UpperEastSideRealEstate #UpperWestSideRealEstate #ManhattanRealEstate #NYCRealEstate #carolinebassnyc
COMING SOON | UPPER EAST SIDE NYC 🗝️
A spacious one-bedroom co-op is coming soon in Lenox Hill on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
This bright, well-proportioned home offers the space and value that continue to make Upper East Side co-ops such an attractive option for Manhattan buyers.
1 Bedroom | Co-op
Upper East Side | New York, NY 10021
Full details and pricing coming soon.
I’ve spent more than 20 years helping buyers and sellers navigate Manhattan real estate, specializing in Upper East Side and Upper West Side co-ops, condos and townhouses.
Looking to buy or sell on the Upper East Side? Send me a DM.
Caroline Bass
Associate Real Estate Broker | The Corcoran Group
Manhattan, NYC
#UpperEastSideRealEstate #UESRealEstate #ManhattanRealEstate #NYCRealEstate #uppereastside
Buying a Manhattan co-op has always required patience—but waiting months for a co-op board decision has been one of the biggest frustrations for buyers.
In my 21 years as a Manhattan real estate broker, I’ve seen buyers extend mortgage rate locks, postpone moves, renew leases, and delay major life decisions while waiting for board approval.
That’s why this new NYC law is such an important change.
As of July 28, 2026, co-op buildings with 10 or more units must:
✔️ Acknowledge receipt of a completed application within 15 days
✔️ Generally issue a decision within 45 days once the application is deemed complete
✔️ Face financial penalties if they don’t comply (with one permitted extension of up to 14 days)
One important detail many buyers miss: if the board doesn’t acknowledge your application within those first 15 days, the application is automatically considered complete, and the 45-day timeline begins.
For anyone buying a co-op on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, or elsewhere in Manhattan, this creates much more certainty around mortgage rate locks, lease expirations, and moving timelines.
Important: This law applies only to co-op buildings with 10 or more units. It does not apply to condominiums.
As an Upper East Side and Upper West Side real estate broker specializing in Manhattan co-ops, condos, and townhouses, I stay on top of changes like these so my clients can make informed decisions with confidence.
Thinking about buying or selling a Manhattan co-op? Send me a DM—I’m happy to walk you through the process.
Save this post for future reference, and follow @CarolineBassNYC for practical insights on Manhattan real estate, co-op boards, and the Upper East Side and Upper West Side markets.
#ManhattanRealEstate #UpperEastSide #UpperWestSide #NYCCoop #NYCRealEstate
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