Here’s another sign that the Financial District is moving away from being a strictly business territory and becoming an in-demand residential community: a new 30-story mixed-use building is going to rise up soon at the corner of Nassau and Ann streets in the Lower Manhattan neighborhood. The new building, which is being developed by Ann/Nassau Realty and designed by SLCE Architects, will be ready for occupancy by the first quarter of 2014.

If you're among the many New Yorkers contemplating a move to Brooklyn, rest assured that the borough is taking all necessary steps to make sure that it can accommodate you within its boundaries. Thousands of new rental residences are expected to hit the Brooklyn real estate market soon, with Brooklyn experiencing a development boom that’s almost proportional to the recent surge in the borough’s popularity.

It’s no secret that your average New York dog owner is of a different breed than their counterparts. The Census Bureau reports that although the rate of pet ownership in the city is half the nation's 60-percent average, New Yorkers spend twice as much on their pets. If you want to know what happens when a NYC building owner tries to tighten the policies on pets, look no further than the case of Gateway Plaza. The tenants were one step away from torches and pitchforks when the owners finally reversed the new rules. Building owners are realizing that turning away dog lovers can be a financially risky decision and have begun to adjust their policies, going above and beyond simply saying "dogs allowed" to attract this significant demographic. Here are a few ways that Manhattan Real Estate Owners and neighborhood officials are trying to cater to dog owners:

So, here’s the deal: yes, Manhattan is known for having high rents, but if you’ve set your mind on living in only this borough of New York City, now is a good time to score some great deals on apartments here. A report in The Wall Street Journal says that rents in Manhattan declined again last month, thereby making January the fifth consecutive month to see a drop in average rents.

The recent flurry of New Yorkers moving into 27 on 27th, the new luxury rental building located at 42-17 27th Street in Long Island City is yet another indication of how popular this neighborhood has become. While it may have once been an industrial community in New York, Long Island City today is fast becoming known as a residential neighborhood of repute, with its residents loving the great apartments they have, and the beautiful Manhattan views they get to enjoy from their homes.