Emily Myers

Fear of coronavirus as well as stress and uncertainty about the future can make you more vulnerable to rental scams. You may feel the pressure to get out of the city as soon as possible, and as a result, fail to check out a listing thoroughly. Scammers can take advantage of this sense of urgency. 

Keeping a deal on track requires flexibility from both buyer and seller as you try to navigate some of the obstacles of the pandemic, and a delay can potentially jeopardize the deal entirely. That's where a 'time of the essence' letter comes in. 

The Met announces plans to reopen in August with major changes.

If you thought NYC renovations were complicated before the pandemic, they are about to get even more so when New York opens up—and remain that way until a vaccine is widely available. You'll need to factor in additional time and costs for new cleaning and safety requirements, and mitigate disruption for residents, many more of whom may continue to stay home even as the city opens up. 

There's a push to create composting and electronics drop-off sites after the city's compost and e-waste recycling programs were shelved.

If your board is sticking with its moving ban, you may have to wait it out. However, there are a few ways you may be able to work things out. Here's what you should consider.