stoop

A picture frame surrounded by pothos and basil plants.

How I furnished my NYC apartment for (nearly) free and how you can too

… New York City milestone I moved into an apartment with a bedroom that could fit more than just my bed But I … planned to discard on the curb a standing desk for $30 a used dresser for $70 and a tall shelf for $60 I picked … your apartment on the cheap read on for how to find furnishings that wont cost you a thing except maybe your …

By Celia Young |July 31, 2024 - 2:30PM

Negotiating + Financing

A home inspection checklist if you are buying a NYC brownstone

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 28, 2023 - 2:30PM

Rent

Brownstones, townhouses, and rowhouses—what are the differences?

By Emily Myers |March 2, 2020 - 9:00AM

Troubleshooting

A reason to always read the fine print: Clinton Hill townhouse owners are stuck paying $1,000 per year for their stoops

By Virginia K. Smith |January 26, 2017 - 3:59PM

Neighborhood Intel

Stoop season is upon us: act accordingly

By Virginia K. Smith |April 28, 2016 - 2:30PM

Improve

Seven clever ways New Yorkers gain "outdoor" space

By Mayra David |April 4, 2016 - 8:59AM

Live

Homes with real front doors for easy access trick or treating

By Jennifer Laing |October 30, 2015 - 3:59PM

Live

The catch-22 of stoop drinking, tips on living alone, and more

By Virginia K. Smith |June 22, 2015 - 12:26PM

Live

Pare down your stuff: How to prep for a super-successful, no-fail NYC stoop sale

… up shop on the sidewalk no permit required Just make sure people can still pass by … SELL THIS NOT THAT … Nearly all traffic will be coming on foot and many werent originally planning to buy something so think … a shop like Anthropologie or a department store to see how items are displayed A little mise en place can go a …

By Beth Stebner |June 11, 2015 - 8:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Rate a home's flip-worthiness, decoding Craigslist's rental jargon, and more

By Virginia K. Smith |May 7, 2014 - 10:59AM