Lucy Cohen Blatter

From the looks of it, the sleeping alcove in this $2,000/month Crown Heights studio only fits a bed, but that's enough for us, since it means you actually have designated sleeping and living room spaces.

Your weekend plans may be salvaged after all. According to reports, Hurricane Joaquin will spare the East Coast and head out to sea. Governor Cuomo has said that the state is still prepared, adding that he “would not be utterly shocked if we turned on the broadcast and they said guess what, the hurricane changed direction."

We're suckers for outdoor space, and this $3,250 Gowanus two-bedroom's got lots of space both outdoors and indoors. It's not modern and new, and, the kitchen looks rather dated, but we think it's still probably a pretty good deal.

By now, you've probably heard of the 26-acre Hudson Yards mega-project that's transforming the far west side of midtown Manhattan with 14 acres of public outdoor space,  two high-end residential towers, office buildings, shops, a new school and a restaurant scene being curated by Per Se's Thomas Keller.

You've heard it before: Credit is "tight" and getting a mortgage isn't as easy as it once was. Most NYC real estate talking heads have used the phrase before, referencing it as a reason rents are up and housing inventory is down across the country—and not just in our fair city. So, yes, banks are hesitant to lend to just anyone, and are putting lots of hurdles. (Read about the six surprising roadblocks that can mess with your application.) But after years of hearing this, is there any relief in sight?

If you've ever wanted to live on prime Park Avenue, now might be your chance. This well-renovated studio at 1036 Park Avenue between 85th and 86th streets has a $475,000 price tag that'll appeal to those of us not firmly ensconced in the one percent.