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Live Stop a neighbor from harassing you, weatherproof your apartment, & more
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 24, 2021 - 2:00PM
Roommates + Landlords
Roommates + Landlords 6 lessons learned by New Yorkers who had to break a lease
By Emily Myers   |   September 24, 2021 - 1:00PM
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Live More renters qualify for pandemic aid, developers of 432 Park Ave. sued, & more
By Jennifer White Karp   |   September 24, 2021 - 10:30AM
Escape
Escape 5 houses for sale in Madison, NJ, if you want a quick commute to the city
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 24, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Sell
Covid discount shrinks as prices rise and sales surge in Manhattan
By Jennifer White Karp   |   July 2, 2021 - 9:30AM
In the second quarter of 2021, the median sales price for condos and co-ops rose 13 percent to $1,075,000, according to the Elliman Report for the Manhattan sales market, making this the highest median sales price in eight quarters. The average sales price was up 2 percent compared to a year ago and up. (It’s a turn-around from the first quarter, when prices were down 4 to 5 percent from the previous year.) [ Read More... ]
 
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Roommates + Landlords What is the tenant blacklist and how serious is being on it?
By Emily Myers   |   September 23, 2021 - 3:30PM
The Search From the West Village to the UWS: When your workout determines where you want to live
By Kelly Kreth   |   September 23, 2021 - 12:30PM
Live NYC luxury sales rebound, pet policy complaints, & more
By Emily Myers   |   September 23, 2021 - 10:30AM
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How to Renovate an NYC Apartment

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The Market 5 questions to ask about renting or buying a basement apartment
By Emily Myers   |   September 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
The Search New survey ranks the most popular and affordable NYC neighborhoods for roommates
By Brick Underground   |   September 22, 2021 - 4:00PM
Live Flooded Queens owners want buyout, appraisal study finds racial gap, & more
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 22, 2021 - 10:30AM
The Search 5 NYC condos for sale where you can take your self-care up a notch
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 22, 2021 - 9:30AM
The Market A home-inspection checklist if you're buying a NYC condo or co-op
By Marjorie Cohen   |   September 21, 2021 - 4:30PM
Co-ops Your mortgage appraisal came in low. Ouch! Here are your options to keep the deal on track
By Jennifer White Karp   |   September 21, 2021 - 2:30PM
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Second Homes
My family left NYC during the pandemic and we're staying away for one more year
By Marjorie Cohen   |   May 3, 2021 - 1:30PM
Like a lot of New Yorkers, Deborah and her family made the decision to leave New York City in the early part of the pandemic. But now, as NYC takes steps toward fully reopening, her family decided to stay put in a house in a small town in southern Connecticut that they bought almost a year ago. Here’s her story. [ Read More... ]
 
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Live Google's $2.1 billion NYC office deal, a plan to convert hotels to housing, & more
By Jennifer White Karp   |   September 21, 2021 - 10:30AM
The Search I didn't get a copy of my lease when I signed it. What should I do?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 21, 2021 - 9:30AM
New Construction + Condos I'm buying a condo in a new development that doesn't have a CO yet. What are the risks?
By Alanna Schubach   |   September 20, 2021 - 12:30PM
Live Flood relief falls short, outdoor dining goes 'wild,' & more
By Emily Myers   |   September 20, 2021 - 10:30AM
Design + Architecture Advice for weatherproofing your NYC apartment or brownstone against leaks and flooding
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   September 20, 2021 - 9:30AM
Live Renter lessons learned the hard way, why you should Airbnb before buying, & more
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 17, 2021 - 1:35PM
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The Market
How buying real estate in NYC is unlike anywhere else
By Jennifer White Karp   |   April 14, 2021 - 2:30PM
maReal estate brokers and lawyers say the NYC market is very different and first-time buyers are shocked by the same things over and over, like the intrusiveness of the co-op board application process and closing costs. And that’s just for starters. [ Read More... ]
 
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Mountains 5 houses for sale in artsy Rhinebeck, NY, where buyers are driving up prices
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 17, 2021 - 12:35PM
Live Most affordable NYC nabes for buyers, luxury hotel-condo coming to Corona, & more
By Jennifer White Karp   |   September 17, 2021 - 10:30AM
Co-ops Why I moved to NYC from South Carolina: To buy a co-op and become a dentist
By Kelly Kreth   |   September 17, 2021 - 9:30AM