Chinatown: The insider's guide to living there

… coming weeks At one time Manhattans Chinatown was home to almost all of NYCs Chinese people but by the 1980s only 30 … I wouldnt say affordable It is quite hefty still Lilian Its expensive to live here now You can move to Bay Ridge or Avenue U and buy a townhouse for what you would have to pay here Thomas …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 25, 2022 - 2:30PM
Bedford Park, the Bronx: The insider's guide to living there

… a Bronx apartment listing  Hip and trendy Thats not how most residents would describe their neighborhood Bedford … People come from all over the Bronx and Westchester to buy their African and Caribbean food here We have things you … … If youre thinking of moving to Bedford Park … Are rents affordable here Youre joking right As a longtime renter of …

By Marjorie Cohen |June 21, 2022 - 2:30PM
Richmond Hill, Queens: The insider's guide to living there

… styles of the dayQueen Anne Craftsman and Italianate Buyers were largely businessmen who commuted to and from … Residents soldiered through the pandemic While Bowne spent most of her time at home Santoro was busy with her real … than other places in the city Some families find safe affordable housing in basements and others rent entire …

By Marjorie Cohen |May 10, 2021 - 9:30AM
Ridgewood, Queens: The insider's guide to living there

… side streets are lined with singlefamily homes and almost all have stoops A few decades ago Friday night was … craft beer bar in addition to all of the typical produce I buy on a weekly basis The store is a clean and enjoyable … … One thing Im not happy about is that Ridgewood is not affordable for people starting out anymore I couldnt buy a …

By Marjorie Cohen |February 23, 2021 - 12:30PM