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Kim Velsey
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Real Estate Reporter, Curbed
New York
Beats
Housing , Economic Justice, Energy , Work , Labor Law, Plastic, Personal finance, Real Estate , Consumer Privacy, Economics , Climate Change
Content
By Kim Velsey Verified| Curbed Verified In the months since City Council passed the bill making it illegal for a broker hired by the landlord to charge the tenant a fee, everyone’s been watching to see if it will actually go into effect this June. (There’s a REBNY lawsuit trying to stop it.) But this week, we got a glimpse of what it might look like in practice when Crain’s reported what fines brokers who charge illegal fees would have to pay. Except, they seem kind of low?
By Kim Velsey Verified| Curbed Verified For under a million dollars, one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios, one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories, and even the occasional true two-bedroom. We’re combing the market for particularly spacious, nicely renovated, or otherwise worth-a-look apartments at various six-digit price points.
By Kim Velsey Verified| Curbed Verified In the months since City Council passed the bill making it illegal for a broker hired by the landlord to charge the tenant a fee, everyone’s been watching to see if it will actually go into effect this June. (There’s a REBNY lawsuit trying to stop it.) But this week, we got a glimpse of what it might look like in practice when Crain’s reported what fines brokers who charge illegal fees would have to pay. Except, they seem kind of low?
Company Info
Curbed
Curbed is a digital media company founded in 2004 that focuses on urban lifestyle content, particularly in real estate, architecture, design, and city living. Acquired by Vox Media in 2013, it operates under New York Magazine and targets city-dwelling audiences interested in homes, neighborhoods, and urban culture. The company generates $138.5 million in annual revenue and employs a small team of approximately 7 to 15 staff members. Curbed offers a variety of online editorial content, including articles, guides, and longform journalism. It covers real estate trends, architecture and design, and city living, providing insights into market analyses, iconic buildings, local travel recommendations, and cultural events. The website features city-specific verticals, such as Curbed LA and Curbed Chicago, catering to regional audiences. Curbed stands out with its hyperlocal reporting and a strong focus on city-centric lifestyles, enhancing its reach through its connection with Vox Media.
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Founded: 2004