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The Market
The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

… ways it was a very nice place to rent The building had a livein super who was responsive it was very clean and well … or because they have decided to sell Read on for more pros and cons before you sign that lease in a NYC coop or … of hundred bucks over the course of the year  … Pro You live in a wellmaintained building … While every building in …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 5, 2025 - 12:30PM
The green street sign at the intersection of West 140th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard, reading those streets and Lamont "Big L" Coleman.
Neighborhood Intel
NYC launches interactive map of roughly 2,500 streets named for famed New Yorkers
By Celia Young |November 12, 2024 - 3:30PM
confrontation with unhappy neighbor in hallway
Troubleshooting
Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem
By Evelyn Battaglia |September 18, 2024 - 11:30AM
In Manhattan, a glimpse at a New York city residential building, with its famous exterior fire escape staircase.
Roommates + Landlords
I’m afraid of a squatter in my building. Can I break my lease without a penalty?
By Celia Young |September 4, 2024 - 9:30AM
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Troubleshooting
What to do when your NYC neighbors make lots of noise
By Emily Myers |August 20, 2024 - 12:30PM
The shared roofdeck on top of the Manhattan co-op building at 20 River Terrace, dubbed "The Solaire."
Neighbors
Roof deck etiquette: Dos and don’ts for hanging out on your apartment building's roof
By Celia Young |May 8, 2024 - 2:30PM
how to deal with a noisy neighbor NYC
Roommates + Landlords
How to ask a noisy neighbor—or even your landlord—to keep it down
By Evelyn Battaglia |January 16, 2024 - 9:45AM
Lost wallet
Neighborhood Intel
What I learned about returning a lost wallet to a fellow New Yorker
By Jennifer White Karp |September 22, 2023 - 12:30PM
cooking odors brick underground
Neighbors
How do I stop my neighbor's cooking smells from wafting into my apartment?
By Alanna Schubach |September 12, 2023 - 10:00AM
Female tenant gives keys to man.
Live
New to NYC? There are lots of ways to make friends right in your building
By Celia Young |August 30, 2023 - 9:30AM