How much you can save buying in NYC if you're willing to give up some typical must-haves

… Most buyers think in terms of musthaves when apartment hunting in New York City like private outdoor space inunit washerdryer doorman and elevator But what if you flip that equation What if you thought about …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 22, 2025 - 3:00PM
From Greenwich Village to the East Village: I was moving in with my partner and wanted an elevator building for our dog

… my family In 2019 I received a great opportunity to work in New York City which was perfect as I was only a train ride … firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one New York City neighborhood to another Have a story to share  … affordable hotel options compared to Greenwich Village My partners brother has even moved into the building  We have …

By Kelly Kreth |May 12, 2023 - 9:45AM
From the UES to East Harlem: I wanted a bigger place so now I'm renting a penthouse

… my first home was in Morningside Heights My family lived in New Jersey for a few years before eventually moving to Texas … Transitions  features firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one New York City neighborhood to … my new community So far so great Im actually considering buying a place Im just not sure where yet Ive been traveling …

By Kelly Kreth |February 10, 2023 - 12:30PM
Why I moved to NYC from Panama: So my son could launch his film career in my native city

… At first we wanted to buy a place but I convinced him to rent instead We lived in the heart of Casco Viejo aka San … the middle of the pandemic Our rent was supposed to be $3500 but the owner offered it to us for $2900 … complex with historic architecture and so many different things going on at all timesI was definitely living in a …

By Kelly Kreth |January 13, 2023 - 9:30AM