Lawrence Williams Real Estate

03/31/2026

POV: You just found a $2,750 1BR in Harlem with IN-UNIT WASHER/DRYER. 🙌🏾

​Stop the search. This townhouse gem at 127 W 119th St is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. It’s the perfect mix of historic Harlem soul and modern convenience.

​THE VIBE:
✅ Original Exposed Brick & Mantle
✅ Modern Kitchen + Stainless Appliances
✅ YES—In-Unit Washer/Dryer
✅ Prime South Harlem Location

​THE DETAILS:
💰 $2,750/mo
📍 South Harlem • 127 West 119th St, Apt 2
🛏 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

​DM "TOUR" to schedule a showing!

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Lawrence Williams
Real Estate Advisor
The Boland Team at The Corcoran Group
📱 917.409.8145 | o: 212.875.2877
📧 [email protected]
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03/06/2026

A 1-bedroom Manhattan condo for $350K.

Yes....it exists in Harlem.

And more importantly, it’s a CONDO, not a co-op.

That means:
• No board interview
• Investor-friendly sublet rules
• More flexibility than most “entry-level” NYC apartments

📍 555 Lenox Ave, 2B

1 Bed | 1 Bath
Pre-war elevator building

✔ Roof deck
✔ Fitness center
✔ Virtual doorman
✔ Storage
✔ Laundry
✔ Package Room

Financials:
- Common charges: $743
- Taxes: $212
- Assessment: $125/month

Right now, this is the least expensive 1-bedroom condo in Manhattan.

For first-time buyers or investors looking for a strategic entry into NYC real estate, opportunities like this don’t show up often.

DM me if you'd like more details or a private showing.
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Lawrence Williams
Real Estate Advisor
The Boland Team at The Corcoran Group
📱 917.409.8145 | o: 212.875.2877
📧 [email protected]

02/26/2026

I haven’t posted in a while. But this one deserves attention.

🏡 12 Mount Morris Park • Harlem • $9,750,000
🛏 10 beds | 🛁 7 baths | 📐 7,825 SqFt
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Overlooking Marcus Garvey Memorial Park with protected light and uninterrupted park views.

Designed in 1888 by James E. Ware, this 25-foot-wide Queen Anne townhouse spans 7,825 square feet across 16 rooms.

Coffered tiger oak ceilings.
Eight wood-burning fireplaces.
A chef’s kitchen opening directly to a private garden.

Historic craftsmanship. Fully modernized infrastructure — including upgraded 450-amp electrical and copper plumbing.

The Highlights:
✔ 25’ wide | 16 rooms
✔ 10 bedrooms | 7 baths
✔ Direct park frontage
✔ Slate-clad mansard roof
✔ Only three owners in its history

Scale. Legacy. Structure.

🗝️ For a private tour, send a DM.

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Lawrence Williams
Real Estate Advisor
The Boland Team at The Corcoran Group
📱 917.409.8145 | o: 212.875.2877
📧 [email protected]

10/08/2025

You’d think with everything going on, buyers might’ve pulled back, but not in Manhattan. Most of the city's market stayed busy in Q3, with more sales and prices climbing again.

✅ Closings up 5% YoY, the strongest Q3 in 3 years.
💰 Median price hit $1.225M, a post-pandemic record.
🏙️ Luxury segment surged: Sales over $3M up 20%.
📉 Days on market down 6%, now averaging just 103 days

On the West Side, new development activity helped push the median price up 8% and average price per square foot up 7%....a sign that well-located, high-quality inventory is still drawing buyers.

Meanwhile, Upper Manhattan showed a....quiet resilience. Sales dipped 16%, but pricing held firm with the median up 1% to $683K and days on market was actually down 4%. Neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan like Harlem, Hudson Heights, and Inwood are still the city’s most value-driven areas, attracting steady interest from buyers looking for more space and neighborhood character.

All in all, Manhattan’s real estate remained solid heading into the last quarter of the year.

07/08/2025

If you're wondering how NYC real estate is really doing, here’s the answer:

📈 Even with all the noise in politics and the economy, Manhattan real estate didn’t blink. In fact, it surged. The market is alive, competitive, and building real strength heading into the second half of the year.

Second Quarter 2025 highlights:

🟣 Closings? Over 3,250 homes sold—best Q2 since 2022
🟣 Sales volume? $7.09 BILLION (yes, with a B)—a 12% jump year-over-year
🟣 Inventory? Just 7,362 listings—tightest it’s been in a year
🟣 Median price? $1.24M (second highest ever)
🟣 Average price per square foot? $1,856—nearly back to post-COVID highs
🟣 Days on market? Down to 120 (3-year low!)
🟣 Signed contracts? Up for the fifth straight quarter

What’s driving it? Buyers stayed confident. Sellers stayed strategic. With fewer listings hitting the market and marketing times dropping, we’re seeing a more competitive landscape and serious momentum for the summer.

The data backs up what I see every day: deals are happening, buyers are serious, and timing matters. And if you’re waiting on the sidelines, this market might pass you by.

📬 If you're considering buying, selling, or investing in NYC, now’s a smart time to have a conversation.

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Lawrence Williams
Real Estate Advisor
The Boland Team at The Corcoran Group
📱 917.409.8145 | o: 212.875.2877
📧 [email protected]

08/13/2024

Manhattan’s real estate market is really heating up. Contracts signed for condos and co-ops are up tremendously from last year, with Upper Manhattan leading the charge at a 58% increase. Record-high rents and dropping mortgage rates are pushing buyers to make their move. 🏙️

👉🏾 https://bit.ly/4fBiban

08/08/2024

For stats junkies like me, this is interesting. NBC News just launched a monthly Home Buyer Index to see how home buying stacks up across the country, right down to the county level. Worth a look to see where your area lands.

No matter where your county falls, if you're in the market, it’s smart to talk to an expert in the area about how to proceed and what to anticipate.

Home prices, interest rates, availability and more factor into our new metric, updated monthly, that gauges how difficult it is to buy a home where you live.

07/31/2024

231 West 139th Street • Strivers' Row • Offered at $2,575,000 🔥⁠
⁠4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | 3,744 sq.ft.
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Experience timeless elegance at this stunning Strivers’ Row townhouse on 139th Street. This beautifully preserved 19th-century home blends historic charm with modern comforts. Your own private garage, five decorative fireplaces, sunlit rooms, high ceilings, and exquisite architectural details make this 4-bedroom gem a true NYC treasure. 🏡✨
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Lawrence Williams
Real Estate Advisor
The Boland Team at The Corcoran Group
📱 917.409.8145 | o: 212.875.2877
📧 [email protected]

07/10/2024

📅 The first half of the year is over, and Manhattan's real estate mkt. played well in the 2nd quarter with:
📈 More homes on the market
🤝 More transactions happening
💰 More attractive prices

Not sure how you feel, but I'm excited about the 2nd half of the year!

https://inhabit.corcoran.com/manhattan-real-estate-market-report-2q-2024

06/06/2024

Your friends just mentioned that they really want to move, but they’re interest rate is too low to give up. You might want to mention looking into Mortgage Porting. It allows you to transfer your low-rate mortgage from one home to another without having to get new mortgage terms. The key is finding a bank that is willing to do it.

Imagine if more people knew about mortgage porting. More homeowners would list their properties, and boost inventory for first-time buyers and investors, making the housing market even more exciting for everyone.

Porting a mortgage means transferring your mortgage to a new property. We explain how porting works and what to consider.

05/30/2024

In Downtown Manhattan, space is a coveted luxury. However, with a little creativity, small spaces can offer grand possibilities.

Take this West Village apartment, for example. It seamlessly blends functionality with style, demonstrating how thoughtful design can maximize space without compromising on aesthetics. The owners even converted the laundry room into a charming guest room, showcasing their innovative approach to urban living. 😲

In a city where every square foot counts, this apartment serves as a testament to the ingenuity and creativity required for urban living.

The laundry room masquerades as a guest suite—but you’d never even know it