Empty nester checklist: What to consider if you are buying or renting in NYC

… City Empty nesters are finding that downsizing and moving to an apartment in the city fits their lifestyle one that is … big move to make and its best to do your homework no matter how familiar you are with the city Brick talked to real … have a hard time giving up the car entirely and instead choose to downsize from two or three vehicles to just one If …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 19, 2025 - 1:45PM
Starting over: A divorced dad's honest take on finding a new neighborhood and buying a condo in NYC

… all requests for anonymity … Why did you decide to buy vs rent … Ive been an owner since 2006 so Ive seen the tax … I also lived through the financial crisis of 2008 when housing prices in NYC didnt really budge all that much That … of buildings did you look at  … I looked at a lot of different kinds of places prewar brand new coops Bloombergera tax …

By Anonymous |August 29, 2024 - 3:45PM
How do I keep an inherited brownstone out of the hands of predatory investors?

… … Inheriting property is a windfall for any New Yorker but can quickly turn into a headache when …

By Celia Young |July 30, 2024 - 9:45AM