Michelle Cohen is a Writer and Content Strategist at various lifestyle brands including Seventeen, Country Living, and Harper’s Bazaar. Based in New York, she focuses on topics such as urban design, real estate, and culture, drawing on her experiences living in major US cities. Michelle's work has been featured in Best Life, Toronto Star, and The Conversation Australia + NZ, among others.
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Michelle Cohen's focus is primarily on the local real estate and events scene in New York City. She often covers stories related to property listings, neighborhood developments, and local events.
If you're looking to pitch Michelle, consider offering exclusive insights into the changing landscape of New York City neighborhoods, especially those with historical or landmark significance. Also, if you have expert knowledge about upcoming events or newsworthy changes in the real estate sector within New York City, she may be interested in covering your input.
Given her emphasis on local coverage in New York City specifically, ensure that any pitches are relevant to this geographic area.
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By: Devin Gannon
Photo by Michael Appleton/ Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr
Whether you’re leaving the nest, graduating from college, or experiencing some other type of life event, moving into your first apartment can be an exciting time and a fresh start. You want to make your apartment comfortable, practical, and fun, the type of place you want to spend time in, and invite friends over to enjoy as well. Here are some of the best items you’ll want in your first apartment.
Drew Barrymore’s stunning 12-acre estate in Harrison has found a buyer after just two months on the market. Barrymore purchased the expansive property at 19 Winfield Avenue for $4.4 million in 2024 and spent two years revamping the estate and its three homes, curating every detail of each dwelling as part of her Beautiful by Drew design brand. The actor, producer, and talk show host decided to sell the property due to changing family needs. The buyer and final sale price have not been disclosed, but the estate was last listed for $4,995,000.
By: Michelle Cohen, Aaron Ginsburg
The 25-foot-wide Greek Revival home in Cobble Hill offers six elevator-accessible levels of living, starting with a wine cave and gym and topped by a dazzling penthouse suite with skyline views.
By: Aaron Ginsburg
“Let Them Build” rally in February. Photo credit: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr
By: Michelle Cohen
An ICE arrest in New York in January 2025. Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Flickr
Work on the redesign of Greenpoint’s notorious McGuinness Boulevard finally began this week after several years of delays and project changes. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Transportation on Wednesday broke ground on the street revamp, which includes installing parking-protected bike lanes along the corridor from Meeker Avenue to the Pulaski Bridge. The start of construction marks a major milestone for the project, which was scaled back under former Mayor Eric Adams’ administration amid allegations of bribery, as 6sqft previously reported.
By: Aaron Ginsburg, Kurt Weill
Photo by Michael Appleton/ Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr
By: Michelle Cohen
All photos courtesy of Kathrine Pastrana/Interiors by Kat for The Corcoran Group
By: Devin Gannon, Mike Sinko
Waterfronts across New York City are being developed, many with ultra-luxe high-rise condos with sweeping views. But thanks to rezoning and climate resiliency efforts, as well as the launch of NYC Ferry almost a decade ago, several rental buildings have popped up along shorelines in every borough, making resort-style living slightly more attainable. With beautiful views and amenities to match, and now, a quicker commute via
