Lucy Cohen Blatter
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A brand new Harlem two-bedroom with two gardens—and an 18-month commitment Read More
November 26, 2014 - 12:59 PM
For anyone sick of ramshackle walk-ups, this Harlem two-bedroom on the ground floor of a new elevator building may be the answer. With two outdoor gardens and two bathrooms, this $2,995-a-month rental also has a dishwasher, washer/dryer, storage, and big closets in the bedrooms. Plus, you won't pay a broker's fee, and it's just a couple of blocks from the 125th Street transit hub.
6 NYC kitchens big enough to cook a turkey (and all the fixins)
November 26, 2014 - 09:59 AM
While we worry about how we'll make the turkey and the sides in our tiny kitchens, the chefs who get to cook in these massive kitchens can revel in a space big enough for whipping up a proper feast.
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Prep your building now for tomorrow's snow day
November 25, 2014 - 13:59 PM
Snow Shoveling Rules NYC, And More Snow Day Tips
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For the best seat in town, apartments along the Thanksgiving Day parade route
November 25, 2014 - 12:59 PM
If you've ever watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from the street, you know it means waking up at the crack of dawn, packing a thermos and assorted scarves, hats and mittens, and squeezing onto the pavement alongside a crowd that makes the rush hour F train feel like a deserted tundra. There is a better way, even if it'll cost you several million dollars or more.
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4 tricks to get the most out of co-op board meetings Read More
November 24, 2014 - 15:59 PM
Co-op board meetings are a breeding ground for in-fighting and tedium—but they're essential to running a building smoothly and efficiently. Below, tips on how to do them right, from the folks at Habitat Magazine:
Keep meetings short. If you need more than an hour or an hour and a half, schedule a second get together.
