Jennifer Laing
ContactPosts by Jennifer Laing:
A roommate-friendly Morningside Heights rental that just might cut down the commute
November 5, 2014 - 14:49 PM
College life is complicated enough with long days of classes and long nights of studying (okay, some partying, too). An extended commute to school isn’t just inconvenient, it takes you away from the social hub that is the campus—which is what first attracted us to this no-fee, two-bedroom, one-bathroom rental in Morningside Heights for $2,500 a month (or $1,250 each).
Read More
A neighbor who won't stop feeding the building's wildlife? Evict 'em Read More
November 4, 2014 - 14:59 PM
Just because a co-op board carefully scrutinizes its future residents doesn’t guarantee you’ll all live happily ever after under one roof.
Inheriting property? Lucky you! But read this first
November 3, 2014 - 15:59 PM
If you’ve ever fantasized about a dear old aunt dying and leaving you her gorgeous classic six, well, shame on you! But you’re probably not alone. According to the Huffington Post, however, inheriting property is never as straightforward as someone simply handing over the keys—especially in New York City.
Read More
Control clutter with a 'covert' coffee table made in Croatia
November 3, 2014 - 09:59 AM
Magrack: A Coffee Table To Control Clutter
Read More
Survive life above a raucous sports bar (without resorting to vandalism) Read More
October 29, 2014 - 14:59 PM
Do you need to be a sports fan to live above a sports bar? It doesn't hurt, at least according to a recent story in CityLab. A resident of a D.C. condo building that houses a popular "architectural gastropub" cut the bar’s cable feed at a crucial point in Monday night’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins, the story says.
Searching for a family-friendly apartment? 6 must-knows
October 29, 2014 - 08:59 AM
Family Friendly Apartments NYC: How To Find One, What To Look For
Read More
