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

Thinking of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of … about where you are willing to live the size of your apartment and the amenities you can forgo youll have more …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
From Astoria to Forest Hills: I wanted to start a family in a cheaper, less crowded area

… Wanting to start a family Alex felt Astoria had gotten too crowded … research he zeroed in on Forest Hills scoring a coveted rentstabilized unit that is not only cheaper but also much … real game changerand plenty of free parking spaces … How he likes the new nabe … Forest Hills has a downtoearth …

By Kelly Kreth |January 19, 2024 - 10:00AM
These are the most in-demand NYC neighborhoods for buyers and renters in 2024

… on landlords to compete for renters Lee previously told Brick But he doesnt expect a sharp drop in rents because … the neighborhoods historic district as well as single or multifamily homes with potential rental income The median asking rent in …

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

… annoying construction project on your block or the fate of a shuttered restaurant youll need to skip the mainstream … distinct areas Check out the illustrative neighborhood maps   A Renovations tab links you to helpful tips and … East Side Union Square Soho Hudson Square Chelsea Gramercy Stuyvesant Town Chinatown and beyond  Its easy to navigate …

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