MIKE'S MONTHLY Keeping you posted on Manhattan Real Estate...
USEFUL TOOLS
Loan and Property Calculators
Determine your monthly mortgage payment or figure out how much you can afford to spend with these easy to use calculators.
Interactive City Map
An interactive map of the 5 boroughs provided by the city. This map calculates the distance to nearby subway entrances, the location of nearby WiFi connections and other information from any city address.
Rental Requirements (PDF)
A detailed checklist of all the paperwork you need to secure a rental apartment in Manhattan.
Reference Letters (PDF)
Sample reference letter for co-op boards (both professional and personal letters).
School District Information
Useful website that has detailed information about each of the school districts in New York City.
Real Estate Glossary
An extensive glossary of real estate terms, so you will always be informed.
Market Watch
Endless resources and articles about the current financial market.
Zip Code Map
A map of Manhattan broken down by zip code.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board, which includes many housing resources.
Neighborhood Guide
An extensive summary of each neighborhood in Manhattan with tons of useful information.
Parking Garage Search
An interactive map that allows you to search for monthly or short-term parking by address, street or neighborhood. This site also provides pricing for almost every garage in Manhattan.
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit (2009)
This document will give you more information about the first-time homebuyer $8000 tax credit that is being offered if you purchase a home before December 2009.