Nikki M. Mascali

Having a doorman or concierge in your apartment building is definitely a convenience, but for one NYC renter, it took some getting used to.

Sure, New Yorkers looking for an apartment want their new neighborhood to be close to a good school and transit, but Seamless options, libraries, and places to make your pets happy are just as important, too.

Co-living renter Nicole Peinado only saw her apartment via a FaceTime tour prior to her move-in date in Common Kingston in Crown Heights. The website had the floor plan so I could see exactly what the space looked like so there were no surprises.

With new ferry routes, New Yorkers have an alternative to buses and subways, but there are a few things to consider before making a boat ride your go-to transportation method.

And, dozens of rent reform activists are arrested in Albany.

When a flood forced Debra and her daughter to flee their co-op, they went to AKA Sutton Place, an extended-stay hotel, and ended up staying for four years. She shares her story—and advice—in case you're ever forced out of your NYC apartment because of a similar disaster.