The history of Clinton Hill, a new outer-borough rail line, and more

Clinton Hill's backstory has a surprise connection to the Erie Canal (Brownstoner)

Well here's an idea: a rail line that connects all the outer boroughs (Curbed NY)

If we can't beat NYC's myriad pests, we can at least rank them (Gothamist)

Things to consider before you pull the trigger on cohabitating (The Billfold)

Do historic districts really hinder affordable housing all that much? (City Limits)

Your landlord may be annoying, but at least they didn't force you to "like" your building on Facebook (Apartment Therapy)

The city has scrapped plans to create a new neighborhood, "Flushing West" (Crain's)

Airbnb launched a tool to help you tattle on wayward neighbors (DNAinfo)

Get more BrickUnderground! Sign up for our weekly newsletter, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook.