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StreetNoise: Open houses get Botox'd, rental concessions on life support, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/13/11 - 11:24 AM

More renters stayed put this summer, which is maybe why you couldn't find a decent apartment (...
Rent Coach: Compensation for move-in delay; agents who tell, not show

by Mike Akerly | 10/13/11 - 7:37 AM

Q. I recently signed a lease at a brand new rental building and paid first month’s rent and one month...
NYC Renovation Chronicles: 5 cheapish ways to improve your apartment before you sell

by Yoel Borgenicht, General Contractor | 10/12/11 - 10:00 AM

The SituationPeople who are concerned about their economic future do not want to buy an apartment that looks...

The StreetEasy Hot Dozen: 12 rentals that may or may not be available by the time you read this

by Emily Feldman | 10/11/11 - 2:05 PM

Visitors to real-estate site Streeteasy.com took a particular liking to 1-bedroom apartments ...
How to find an invisible roommate

by V.L. Hendrickson | 10/11/11 - 7:45 AM

What's the next best thing to having your apartment all to yourself? Having an invisible roommate who...
StreetNoise: Green finally pays off in appraisals; buyers don't care for bulldozers, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/10/11 - 10:21 AM

A surefire way to scare off buyers: New construction next door (NY Times)Going green can now boost...

Serial Renter: The perfect rental application

by Caren Maio | 10/10/11 - 7:31 AM

The apartment application process can be just as intimidating as the search itself. You’ll be surprised at...
17 questions to ask before buying a NYC apartment

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/07/11 - 7:11 AM

From our very own How to Buy a NYC Apartment guide, here are 17 quality-of-life nuances...
StreetNoise: Taming the inferno that is your radiator, no respect for white brick, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/06/11 - 10:18 AM

How not to be boiled alive during open window season a.k.a. winter (HabitatMag.com)Why would anyone...

Rent Coach: First rent, then buy; tough talk on rent reductions

by Mike Akerly | 10/06/11 - 7:37 AM

Q. My husband and I are moving to Manhattan and want to buy an apartment. We were thinking about...
Are you the co-op or condo type? Find out in 'How to Buy a NYC Apartment'

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/05/11 - 1:46 PM

BrickUnderground is getting ready to relaunch our agent-client matching program, an expanded and improved...
How to bed bug proof your move (sponsored)

10/05/11 - 7:48 AM

It’s a no-brainer that bringing bed bugs to your new apartment presents a severe obstacle to the enjoyment of...
The StreetEasy Hot Dozen: 12 rentals that may or may not be available by the time you read this

by Emily Feldman | 10/04/11 - 10:31 AM

If the rentals that made it into this week's Streeteasy Hot Dozen--the most popular studio, one-, two-, and...
5 tips for negotiating your lease renewal, plus 6 real-life examples

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 10/04/11 - 7:36 AM

Despite the shaky economy and high unemployment rate, the spring and summer months saw the NYC rental market...

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