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New York City multi-family transaction volume rose 24 percent during the month of October compared to October 2011 and 9 percent month-over-month, according to data provided to The Real Deal by Ariel Property Advisors. … [more]

Despite a decidedly active August, New York City’s volume of multi-family transactions tailed off a little in September, according to a report released today by Ariel Property Advisors.

Only 45 multi-family transactions took place in the city in September, compared with 62 in August; that’s a 27 percent decrease in deals. Dollar volume dropped more dramatically month-over-month, falling 48 percent, from $595.19 million to $308.92 million. Year-over-year, the numbers took a more modest hit. There were 50 transactions in September 2011 totaling $467 million. [more]

Multi-family transactions were up 48 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2012, according to a report released today by Ariel Property Advisors.

A total of 193 buildings worth $1.38 billion traded citywide in the second quarter, compared with 129 buildings totaling $1.06 billion in the first quarter of 2012 and 149 buildings totaling $1.03 billion in the second quarter of 2011. [more]

The volume of New York City multi-family transactions was up 29 percent year-over-year in April, but dollar volume fell by 18 percent in the same period, according to a report released today by Ariel Property Advisors. There were 44 multi-family transactions totaling $376.83 million in gross consideration in April, compared to 34 transactions totaling $462.29 million in gross consideration in April 2011. [more]

From left: Ariel Property Advisors President Shimon Shkury and 1917-19 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, an Upper Manhattan portfolio that closed in the first quarter

The overall volume of New York City multi-family transactions increased by 34 percent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year, according to data released today by Ariel Property Advisors, and was up 11 percent over the fourth quarter of 2011. New York City recorded 145 multi-family transactions comprised of 222 buildings in the first quarter of the year, totaling $1.15 billion, compared to first quarter 2011 figures of 108 multi-family transactions comprised of 137 buildings totaling $548.9 million. [more]