When you think Upper West Side, do you think foodie destination? Probably not. But all that's changing: Did you see that article in today's Post?

Green Buildings? Sounds nice and all, but what can they offer homebuyers who aren't all that worried about the environment? Plenty... from better air and water to long-term savings due to efficiency. Check out Shades of Green: Builders, buyers differ on importance of eco-friendly living on Daily News, for some accounts from real buyers like yourself. What comes through from these buyers is clear: buying Green means buying a part of a great building. That it's terrific for the environment is a big bonus, too. Here's a good clip:

Interesting article in the Times this morning, about several Manhattan co-ops and condos that have recently sold... at total bargain prices. We've been saying it all along, but it's becoming more obvious by the week: right now, NYC real estate is a buyer's market if there ever was one. And since it's springtime, sellers are more eager than ever to move units. Hey, we're just trying to help you find a good deal. Check for apartments in the neighborhoods mentioned in the Times post, Central Park West and Chelsea. Source: Sold for Don't Ask What

Turns out we're not the only ones who like good news about the New York real estate market...

New York is still New York--it's the planet's best-equipped city when it comes to stuff like this.

Good article from The Real Deal... Greening the city means getting realistic. A clip:

But while the commercial real estate market is already taking steps to go green, [Daniel Kaplan, senior partner at FXFowle Architects] said, the residential market isn't focused on greening yet, tending to rely on traditional selling points instead. "It's always puzzling to us that the residential market hasn't caught up to this [green trend]."