Your NYC Rental Search Guide for 2018 Rental season is officially in high gear which means that many of you are either on the hunt for a new spot or you will be soon! The good news for you is that inventory is still at high levels relative to past years. This is especially the…
Manhattan vs. Brooklyn Q2 2018 – The Prices It’s time again to see how the sales numbers stack up in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Below is an infographic to give you a basic overview, based on Corcoran’s most recent quarterly reports for both boroughs. (click here to view the full Manhattan Report and click here to…
Chinatown and Little Italy Neighborhood Boundaries: Chinatown – south to Worth and Henry Street; north to Hester and Grand Street; east to Rutgers; west to Broadway; Little Italy – north to Broome Street; south to Canal Street; east to Mott Street and Bowery; west to Lafayette Street Subways: N, Q, R, W, B, D, J,…
My First Apartment In…Prospect Lefferts Gardens Welcome back to my feature, My First Apartment! In this piece, I interview New Yorkers on their experiences in their very first apartment here in NYC. They give the lowdown on the good and the bad plus some tips to help you along with your own home search. Now…
The (Sometimes Unexpected) Benefits and Drawbacks of Renting You’ve heard the mantra over and over again – homeownership is king! It’s what we should all aspire to obtain! And for many folks, being a homeowner comes with many benefits. But contrary to popular belief, renting isn’t exactly “throwing away” money each month. In fact, it…