Brick Underground

According to NYC's Building Code, a bedroom is legal if it has: a minimum of 8 feet in both length and width plus a minimum area of 80 square feet, a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet, at least one window, and two means of egress.

New York City condos are often more expensive than co-ops because they are often new construction or converted buildings and feature modern amenities.

The housing lottery at 266 Kent includes 89 rent-stabilized units with rents starting from $1,550 for a studio, $1,651 for a one bedroom, and $3,169 for a two bedroom depending on your income. 

How much does co-op or condo insurance cost in New York City? Here's what you can expect to pay for basic, good, and excellent levels of coverage.

Garbage disposals have been legal in NYC for almost 25 years, but most prewar apartment buildings don’t allow them. You'll have better luck in new construction or a townhouse.

Insurent can be a lifeline, particularly for U.S. students, international students or non-U.S. professionals without U.S. credit, non-employed persons (either U.S. or foreign) and retirees who don't have a salary but have significant cash assets, graduates or those who are new to the workforce, and anyone who is self employed.