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 … save $500000 on your apartment Buy one in a building that doesnt allow washerdryers to be installed We have seen … unit without a doorman he said Another hack may not work for everyone Take the stairs We advise people to be …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 22, 2025 - 3:00PM
I live in a five-floor NYC townhouse with a private elevator

… townhouse we had to get her story Turns out shes been renting a little over three years and shares it with her … 2019 We are presenting it again in case you missed it … How often do you use it … We use it fairly often Our basement doesnt connect to the rest of the apartment because of the …

By Mimi OConnor |June 27, 2023 - 12:30PM
From Greenwich Village to the East Village: I was moving in with my partner and wanted an elevator building for our dog

… 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
10 tips for saving money when you hire movers in NYC

… Moving in New York City is never easy Whether its across the … or no elevators at all All that means the cost of moving can cause major sticker shock Thats especially true in a … for the mover and the shareholder or owner is required to pay a deposit and movein fee to a building in case any …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 24, 2023 - 1:30PM
From the UES to East Harlem: I wanted a bigger place so now I'm renting a penthouse

… firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one New York City neighborhood to another Have a story to … building I always sent my laundry out to be washed and used Seneca Crystal Cleaner … What she liked and didnt like about her former digs … I liked the apartments size location and view I disliked the noise from …

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 … Newcomers features firstperson accounts about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and … from a onebedroom unit in the middle of the pandemic Our rent was supposed to be $3500 but the owner offered it to us …

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