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13 NYC apartment buildings that have totally banned smoking

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 8/03/12 - 2:06 PM

The smoking ban in New York City bars and restaurants...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: You can see the Empire State Building from here

by Sara Alessi | 8/03/12 - 10:45 AM

If you’re in an Empire state of mind, dig up Jay-Z on your iPod and take notes on this edition of StreetEasy’s Most Wanted -- the 10 sales listings saved more often than any...
17 tips for casing the joint, from an open-house addict

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 8/02/12 - 2:38 PM

Upper West Sider Michael Waxenberg is what you might call an open house junkie. He has attended hundreds of NYC open houses over the last five years and freely shared his...

Top negotiating mistakes of buyers, and their brokers

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/01/12 - 2:01 PM

Most people buy and sell a home just a few times during their lives, so even if you consider yourself a good negotiator, chances are that you’re bit rusty when it comes to...
How to win a bidding war

by Angelina Fanous | 7/31/12 - 10:12 AM

Here’s the scenario: You’ve looked at dozens of apartments all around the city, when, finally, you come across the perfect one, the one you MUST have for its tree-lined...
The ultimate co-op and condo insurance checklist (sponsored)

7/31/12 - 8:59 AM

These days, most co-ops, condos, and mortgage lenders require buyers and owners to get property insurance.
Before shopping around for the best coverage at the best price...

The Open House Scorecard: Windows to the world (or NYC)

by Sara Alessi | 7/30/12 - 12:14 PM

If you’re craving natural light (and who isn’t?), you’re probably scouring the city for an apartment with lots of windows.
But you're going to have some competition,...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: These pads aren't far from the park

by Sara Alessi | 7/27/12 - 9:02 AM

If you love nature and want to live within walking (or viewing) distance of a park in NYC, take notes on this roundup of StreetEasy’s Most Wanted -- the 10 sales listings saved...
A move-by-move neighborhood guide for the people, by the people

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 7/25/12 - 3:07 PM

When in the market to buy or rent a new place, many New Yorkers shop for a neighborhood first. And once they have their hearts set on a location, many will sacrifice square...

12 ways to spin an apartment flaw, for fun and profit

by Alana Mayman | 7/23/12 - 2:50 PM

We've got to hand it to the nimble brokers in our city, who have a way of spinning just about any apartment flaw and getting you to sign on the dotted line quicker than you can...
The Open House Scorecard: 3 move-in ready West Village pads you may not want to leave at dinnertime

by Sara Alessi | 7/23/12 - 1:27 PM

This week’s Open House Scorecard -- the 10 open houses folks browsing StreetEasythis weekend saved more often than any others -- offers...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: These apartments can change to suit your needs

by Sara Alessi | 7/20/12 - 8:27 AM

If you change your mind a lot (or like the idea of renovating an apartment to suit your taste) you might consider one of the apartments featured in this week’s edition of...
Real Estate Want: The nearly $20 million fishbowl effect

by Emmalie Vance | 7/19/12 - 1:18 PM

Serve a healthy side of Vitamin D for dinner all year ‘round in this nearly ...
What your broker is dying to know about you, the ups and downs of brownstone living, and more

by Tracy Kaler | 7/19/12 - 8:46 AM
- Real estate brokers are nosy for a reason--and here's what they're...
Tips on financing the biggest purchase of your life, NYC-style

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 7/18/12 - 10:58 AM

Financing is not the sexiest part of the real estate game, but for many buyers, it's the most important.
So for this week's SurvivalList roundup, we...
Ask an Expert: Can I get pre-approved for a washer-dryer?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 7/17/12 - 2:46 PM

Q. I'm pregnant with twins and determined that the next apartment I buy will have a washer-dryer. Some of the co-op apartments we have looked at...
The Open House Scorecard: Broaden your horizons with these views

by Sara Alessi | 7/16/12 - 2:59 PM

Sure, you want your apartment to look nice inside, but you also want to be able to look out at some nice views.
And you’re not alone: This week’s Open House Scorecard --...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: UWS apartments for under $700k (we kid you not!)

by Sara Alessi | 7/13/12 - 8:41 AM

It’s hard to resist an apartment on the convenient and neighborhoody Upper West Side, especially when it’s under a mil. And this week, StreetEasy’s Most Wanted -- the 10 sales...
Here are 10 places to live where you'll ALWAYS get a taxi

by Teri Karush Rogers | 7/11/12 - 10:45 AM

As taxi-hailing New Yorkers, we were fascinated by The Everything Guide to Taxis in this week's NY...
4 empty-nesters reveal what they did right--and wrong

by Marjorie Cohen | 7/10/12 - 8:46 AM

If you're a suburban empty nester considering a return to the city, you are not alone.
“All of our projects, all brand new, are attracting empty nesters who want to be...

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