NEW YORK CITY—In the latest installment of the Knakal News Network, Massey Knakal Realty Services Chairman Robert Knakal reviews the New York City multifamily market for 2013.

In spite of multifamily being the most in-demand asset type, 2013 saw mixed results, says Knakal. While the number of properties sold was up overall, the dollar amount saw a drop off from 2012 levels. Adding to the mixed results, price per square foot, price per unit and gross rent multiple all saw increases from the previous year. Knakal notes that part of the reason for this difference was that the majority of the buildings sold was tilted towards smaller properties: walk-up properties sold more than elevator properties. Knakal examines why this happened, and explains which type of unit is the most profitable for the owner.

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