Five years later, my UES rent-stabilized luxury studio is still a 'hot' deal—especially when the AC is out

… of debilitating illnessesLyme disease and a peripheral autoimmune disorderand could no longer handle my  Hells … what attracts New Yorkers to their apartment or house and how their initial impressions evolve over time Have a … tons of time and energy And after settling in I realized how amazing it is to have a building with doormen and a …

By Kelly Kreth |August 15, 2019 - 4:00PM
My $56,000 Forest Hills apartment outlasted our marriage, so I moved upstairs

… in my life from my early adult years through fatherhood and to the present day But when I was growing upa Puerto Rican … what attracts New Yorkers to their apartment or house and how their initial impressions evolve over time This piece … I was even more impressed by the apartment line we were shown It had gorgeous hardwood floors and a sunken living …

By Dave Gil de Rubio |March 7, 2019 - 10:00AM
My love-hate relationship with the Windsor Terrace house I fell head-over-heels for 17 years ago

… wed hit the New York real estate jackpot  We were thrilled to snag a hardtocomeby house in a familyfriendly … what attracts New Yorkers to their apartment or house and how their initial impressions evolve over time Have a … email We respect all requests for anonymity … The kitchen however was not charming It had a massive 66inchlong cast …

By Lynne Miller |July 23, 2018 - 2:00PM
Trapped in my (non-stabilized) East Village apartment

… and my rent is a whopping $3150 a month Plus if you were to put a pea on one end of our kitchen counter it literally … any improvements That said Im here to stay and heres why … How I got here … I moved into an  $850 twobedroom …   … on … Renewal a few times to make sure were not still somehow regulated The law states  that generally apartments in …

By Shari Albert |July 27, 2017 - 8:59AM
“You’ll have to scrape my tired ass off this worn parquet flooring before I make my grand exit” from the East Village

… The catalyst that enabled me to secure my fourthfloor tenement walkup was also the worst … Third Avenue  According to my neighbor who lives below me however we have it good He loves to tell me about a week in … my favorite word is boycott   … Then Now …   explores how time illuminates the pros and cons of an apartmentand …

By Joann Jovinelly |January 7, 2013 - 2:46PM
The Upper East Side today vs 9 years ago: More cabs, better parks, less street cred

… When I moved into my studio at East 69th and Second Avenue …   … in 2003 … Upper East Sider for a while longer … Then Now …   explores how time illuminates the pros and cons of an apartmentand how what draws people to a place isnt necessarily what keeps …

By Scott |June 20, 2012 - 11:16AM
My Murray Hill walk-up is still perfect--if only the neighborhood would shut up

… It was one block from the 6 train the M101 M102 M103 stop outside our apartment It was in walking distance from … which has a tiny living room and kitchen The three bedrooms however were surprisingly equally hugethree square rooms … been broken three times and it takes a while to fix Overall however I have been very happy living here because of the …

By Jennifer |May 16, 2012 - 8:12AM
Then & Now: Despite massive amounts of noise, I still love my rent-stabilized UES apartment

… When I moved into my apartment on 68th Street between Second and Third … ago and its where I want to stay … Then Now …   explores how time illuminates the pros and cons of an apartmentand how what draws people to a place isnt necessarily what keeps …

By Anonymous |January 27, 2012 - 7:30AM