Mayra David

Boilers that won’t break the bank, storage that won’t shrink your space, and contractors who know what they're doing: is that too much to ask? Five New Yorkers share their city living lamentations:

Whether it's the yawning slush puddles or the MTA's cold-weather service changes, the winter commute is a form of misery unlike any other. But not everyone agrees on which aspect is the worst. We asked five New Yorkers to choose between the lesser of two evils: living 10 blocks from the nearest subway or an hour away from the job.

Making space for a "cloffice," an endless list of kitchen improvements, and unwelcome guests (the long-tailed kind): Five New Yorkers tell us what’s got them fed up about their NYC homes.

We're not the first to say it: Living in New York means never having to leave your apartment—you can get pretty much whatever you want delivered to your door (unless Juno is in town). Still, those delivery services come at a premium. So we asked five New Yorkers how they'd use an unlimited budget for one service: laundry or grocery delivery?

It’s no secret that New Yorkers pay (actually, overpay) a ton to renovate their vertical city homes. No wonder, then, that apartment owners want to take on projects themselves whenever they can. While we generally applaud the DIY spirit—and whether you take on a project will depend largely on your talent, experience, and schedule—there are some jobs that are best left to the pros.