9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC
The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter. There are scams involving…
20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC
When buying a newly built condo or one in the pre-construction phase in New York City, you’re inherently taking on…
Gas was seeping through our walls and my family is lucky our neighbor took action
For months I’d been catching a faint whiff of cooking gas in the bedrooms. When I asked my husband about…
Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem
One of the consequences of living in a densely populated city like New York is that even if you don’t…
Lease signings fell in August as lower mortgage rates draw buyers out of the rental market
Rents for new leases in New York City surged again last month even as demand for new rentals dropped—a sign…
13 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your co-op or condo
First impressions are everything when it comes to selling your New York City condo or co-op. Apartment buyers are likely…
From Bushwick to Inwood: We were over the neighborhood party scene and wanted to be close to nature
Matthew Conley and Paul Passavant wanted to get away from the Bushwick party scene and live in a more serene…
How to find a hidden camera planted by your landlord, Airbnb host, or another creep
Renting a new apartment? It may be scary to contemplate, but there are many places for someone to plant a…
From Bushwick to Inwood: We were over the neighborhood party scene and wanted to be close to nature
Matthew Conley and Paul Passavant wanted to get away from the Bushwick party scene and live in a more serene…