Chinatown: The insider's guide to living there

New York City neighborhood boundaries are constantly … few have transformed as dramatically as those of Manhattans Chinatown What began as a small enclave around Pell Doyers … four proposed luxury mega towers on the waterfront and with NYC Council member Christopher Marte are about to launch …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 25, 2022 - 2:30PM
What you need to know about living in Howard Beach, Queens, an area with a coastal-meets-city vibe

… The southwestern waterfront Queens community of Howard Beach where Gambino crime family boss … Kennedy International Airport but it seems far removed from Manhattan Whats it like to live there … The reality … Howard … more Fink says … What are housing and pricing like … Its a sellers market in Howard Beach right now with with only 39 …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |June 22, 2022 - 1:30PM
Why I moved to NYC from Florida: To get out of my comfort zone and meet new people

… Florida Falyn decides to shake things up with a move to NYC Renting from a distance was challenging but she lands in the … the pandemic happened I was laid off and moved in with my parents in Boca Raton  The apartment I shared was a large … Our budget was about $4000 The neighborhoods I liked best were the East Village and Kips Bay Fortunately Julie …

By Kelly Kreth |May 27, 2022 - 9:30AM
Hit with 30 percent (or higher) rent increases, many NYC tenants are in 'shock'

… Stay in your apartment and pay an extra $1000 or more each … upsetting dilemma faced right now by many New York City renters with leases up for renewal Landlords are trying to … all your salary probably didnt take a 30 percent leap where should you go Sohn says renters on a budget who want to …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 2, 2022 - 12:30PM
The NYC neighborhoods to watch in 2022: Soho, Dumbo, and Greenwich Village

… at areas with the biggest surge in interest among buyers renters and sellers Neighborhoods were ranked based on increases in sales prices increased rents and user searches After being hit very hard by the … They likely feature high on the list for apartment hunters looking for Covid deals in these very desirable …

By Brick Underground |December 3, 2021 - 9:30AM