Chinatown: The insider's guide to living there

for July 2022 Karlin Chan a community activist who has lived in Chinatown for over 60 years describes the … are cochairs of the CWG The plan is a response to the two neighborhoods being left out of the protective rezoning of … have much new on my list of favorites I love going to Aquabest on Grand for seafood The family that owns that business …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 25, 2022 - 2:30PM
What to know about buying in St. Albans, Queens, a walkable neighborhood with a tight-knit community

… Cambria Heights on the east Laurelton on the southeast Springfield Gardens on the south and South Jamaica on the … single families and are detached Most have three to four bedrooms a living room dining room finished basement … says Investorconverted twofamily houses typically rent for $1900 to $2500 but they go quickly she adds … Is there a lot …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |July 6, 2022 - 1:30PM
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 John Gotti once held court and folk singer Woody Guthrie raised his son Arlo and  spent his final years has a … live … There are four main neighborhoods in Howard Beach In Old Howard Beach most of the housing is singlefamily houses …

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

… why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and live here now Have a story to share  Drop us an email  We … but was open to a flextwo 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
The 10 most affordable neighborhoods for renters in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens

… If youre a New York City renter with a lease expiring soon you are likely facing two … costs for movers a broker fee and security deposit  So how can you catch a break if you cant afford a rent increase One option is to move to a neighborhood where rents are lower places like …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 9, 2022 - 2:30PM
Hit with 30 percent (or higher) rent increases, many NYC tenants are in 'shock'

… else Thats the very upsetting dilemma faced right now by many New York City renters with leases up for renewal … … Rent increases as high as 60 percent … Consider two NYU students that David Mendivil an agent at Corcoran is working … a smaller increase in order to stay in the apartment … How did it get this bad … Newcomers who streamed into the …

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

… Village top a list of New York City neighborhoods to watch in 2022 according to a new report from StreetEasy … buying … neighborhoods … renting … The NYC neighborhoods to watch in 2022 Soho Dumbo and Greenwich Village …

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