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 … although there are strategies for beating the competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference … Eater  and  Grub Street  will give you a sense of what restaurants are nearby Pro Tip Pro Tip Want to get a

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

… and expensive After extensive research he zeroed in on Forest Hills scoring a coveted rentstabilized unit that is … smooth once we found the apartment I wanted which was under renovation when we saw it It was listed for $1800 and … a dinner experience Rove for drinks and Keuka Kafe Wine Bar Kitchen  for a date night  For food shopping we have Trader …

By Kelly Kreth |January 19, 2024 - 10:00AM
Cracked sidewalks, potholes, and overgrown trees: How to fix up your block

… city many times about the crumbling facade of an abandoned property on their block A year went by and then one day city … in front of your own building is cracked contact your landlord first Property owners are responsible for … also the NYC Parks Trees and Sidewalks Program for tree roots that have damaged the sidewalk in front of one to …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 3, 2023 - 12:30PM
After the shipping industry left Coenties Slip in Manhattan, some of the biggest names in American art moved in

… Where you live and who your neighbors are play a leading role in every … 27 the Slip was no longer used by the shipping industry Abandoned warehouses gas works and shipchandleries were the only … shocking by todays standards An 800squarefoot onebedroom rental at 2 Coenties Slip was listed in May for $3750 When …

By Marjorie Cohen |August 7, 2023 - 2:30PM