How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements And when you find a place you like you may  have … about where you are willing to live the size of your apartment and the amenities you can forgo youll have more … fair housing regulations And be warned A listing may say an apartment or house is zoned for a school but dont rely on …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
How to check a neighborhood’s climate disaster risk before you move

… in the basement so all of that was shot We had no electricity or heat or hot water for about a month which was really … Sandy the waterfront neighborhood grew Developers built 27 new residential buildings in the five years after the … in the coming years and flooding isnt the only factor New Yorkers should weigh when deciding when to move Air …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 12:30PM
These are the most in-demand NYC neighborhoods for buyers and renters in 2024

… Queens was the top destination in 2023 among renters and buyers seeking affordability but Manhattan is … on StreetEasy among buyers and renters from 2022 to 2023  Why are landlords facing more competition There are a few … namesake park with views of the Manhattan skyline Want more intel Check out What you need to know about living …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 9, 2024 - 2:30PM
Brick Underground's 30 best NYC neighborhood news sites of 2023

… and school issues Of course it also means staying up to date on local real estate news so you know whats happening … designers lens The focus is on the many brownstones and townhomes some historical landmarks putting a spotlight on the … news updated daily or even weekly though even perusing the archives gives you a feel for the community Instead founder …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 28, 2023 - 1:00PM