How to Investigate Your New (or Current) NYC Neighborhood Moving to a new neighborhood can be so exciting! New shops to explore! New restaurants and bars to try! New neighbors to meet! New spaces to stroll! But moving to a new neighborhood also raises all kinds of questions: Is the area noisy? Where will I go to the gym? Where are…
My First Apartment In…Battery Park City 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…
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…
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…