Resources for Buyers, Sellers, & Investors

February 4, 2026

You need useful, foundational resources.

More For LES isn’t just about the “what”; it’s about the “why” and the “how.” We deliver data-driven insights stripped of the fluff, alongside the stories and hyper-local perspectives that only someone living the LES life can provide. Brought to you by our founder, Alexander Kotler — licensed real estate advisor and your neighbor — our mission is to give you the precision of a spreadsheet with real-time feel of an outdoor brunch on Orchard Street — in the late spring, preferably.

While you can catch our latest transmissions on the website or via our newsletter, the resources below are designed to help you think through your next move. Use them to prepare for a transaction, or simply to stay grounded in the ever-shifting dynamics of the Lower East Side.

20 Years, 4 Co-ops, & 10002

A 20-year longitudinal study of four Lower East Side cooperatives: Seward Park Housing Cooperative, East River Housing Cooperative, Hillman Housing, and Amalgamated Dwellings.

The A.C.T.I.O.N. Framework

Turn your home-buying goals into reality with this 6-step framework that will help you prepare, pursue, and purchase a home with confidence.

We found the apartment! Now what?