Emily Myers

This corner apartment in the East Village, 72 East 3rd St., #5A, is offered at $1,000,000 and has exposed brick walls, a renovated bath, and a sizable walk-in closet in the bedroom. There's a fairly modest common charges of $527.

Mayor Bill de Blasio wants renters to be able to choose whether they pay a security deposit or sign up for renter security insurance. This would lower the barrier to renting in New York City and spread out payments but it could end up costing renters more in the long run—a security deposit is refundable but insurance payments are not.

Thousands of New Yorkers have signed an online petition saying the new ice rink and pool planned for the north end of Central Park will be too small.

If you own a co-op or condo in NYC, it’s probably one of your most valuable assets. If you intend to own the property for a long time and want to avoid or reduce inheritance or estate taxes, setting up a trust can be a savvy solution.

When you buy a condo or co-op in NYC, it's important to do everything you can to find out how the building is run. After all, it’s is a big investment—so what are the secrets to a well-run building? What are the typical flashpoints between residents and how are they best resolved? These are some of the questions addressed in this week's podcast with real estate attorney Steve Wagner, partner at the Manhattan law firm Wagner, Berkow & Brandt (and a Brick Underground sponsor).

Toxic chemicals would need to be dredged from Coney Island Creek—potentially harming marine life—in order to accommodate a planned dock for a high-speed ferry to Manhattan.