Inside Stories

The skyline of Manhattan from Park Slope, Brooklyn.
The Search
I found out my apartment used to be rent stabilized. Here’s how I determined if it was legally deregulated

… this neonoir fantasy might cost you a pretty penny  … Contact the previous tenant and your neighbors … Your DHCR …

By Celia Young |April 23, 2024 - 11:00AM
A bed on the white background
The Search
I’ve lived in an illegal, windowless bedroom for the past year. Here’s why I stayed
By Celia Young |April 19, 2024 - 2:30PM
Aerial view of Staten Island St George Ferry terminal. Manhattan Area, New York of USA. Skyline and cityscape with skyscrapers at United States of America, NYC, US. American architecture.
Negotiating + Financing
How I cut my monthly mortgage payment in half so I could keep my Staten Island home
By Celia Young |March 4, 2024 - 9:30AM
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Affordable Housing
I won a $908 studio in Long Island City in NYC's housing lottery, but I didn't count on the culture shock
By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 5, 2024 - 1:30PM
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Affordable Housing
How I won a $444 UWS studio in NYC's affordable housing lottery
By Lcee |December 19, 2023 - 12:30PM
Inside stories
The Search
From owners to renters (twice): A couple says they will never buy in NYC again
By Marjorie Cohen |December 7, 2023 - 3:30PM
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Neighborhood Intel
I’ve been a NYC doorman for 22 years. This is what I think about holiday tipping
By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 2023 - 12:30PM
Barbara Fleischman with Chef Jim at Sunrise at 56th
The Market
At age 99, I moved to a luxury senior living facility. Here’s what it’s like

… $23000 Extra activities such as tickets to plays and museum admissions are paid for out of residents accounts which are … services coordinates activities and accounts Note This information was supplied by Sunrise … Whats your apartment …

By Marjorie Cohen |November 28, 2023 - 9:30AM
Brooklyn condo roof
Buy
The outrageously priced Brooklyn condo that I thank god we didn't end up buying
By Mimi OConnor |November 1, 2023 - 3:30PM
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Live
Gas was seeping through our walls and my family is lucky our neighbor took action
By Emily Myers |September 21, 2023 - 2:30PM