Mimi OConnor
Contributing Writer
Mimi O’Connor has written about New York City real estate for publications that include Brick Underground, Refinery29, and Thrillist. She is the recipient of two awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors for interior design and service journalism. Her writing on New York City, parenting, events, and culture has also appeared in Parents, Red Tricycle, BizBash, and Time Out New York. She is the author of several books, including "The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit" and "Reel Culture." She once lived in a NYC building in such rough shape that a Law & Order location scout rang her doorbell to inquire about using her apartment as a murderous psychopath’s headquarters.
Posts by Mimi OConnor:
A three-family Hamilton Heights townhouse with a backyard and a yoga room, for $2,750,000
By Mimi OConnor
July 16, 2019 - 10:00 AM
This Hamilton Heights townhouse has three apartments with an owner's duplex. 530 West 148th St. isn't cheap—it's listed for $2,750,000—but you get a lot of townhouse for your dollars.
Read More A top-floor, three-bedroom prewar in Jackson Heights, for $940,000
By Mimi OConnor
July 8, 2019 - 15:00 PM
This three bedroom in the Jackson Heights Historic District, 34-50 80th St., #42, is on the top floor of a prewar known as Elm Court. The co-op has original features such as wood floors and a working fireplace with a marble mantel.
Read More Moving to NYC from out of town? Here's what you need to discuss with your mover
By Mimi OConnor
July 3, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Here's what an out-of-city or out-of-state moving company should know about moving in NYC.
Read More This prewar in St. Albans, Queens looks like a pretty nice flip, for $675,000
By Mimi OConnor
July 2, 2019 - 14:00 PM
A 1940s house in St. Albans, Queens is listed for under $700,000.
Read More 6 new smart home monitoring devices to help you save money and aggravation
By Mimi OConnor
June 24, 2019 - 12:00 PM
New smart home products can help you save money, time, and aggravation through monitoring of your apartment or house and can be integrated with systems like Alexa.
Read More This 1930s townhouse in Ridgewood has original details and a parking space, for $875,000
By Mimi OConnor
June 18, 2019 - 13:00 PM
If you're looking for a Brooklyn vibe at a much lower price point, check out 1870 Willoughby Ave. This a Tudor with just under 1,300 square feet of interior space. It's listed for $875,000.
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