Lucy Cohen Blatter
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8 reasons why the rent is so damn high; meanwhile, rental concessions are sort of back, and more Read More
January 9, 2014 - 08:59 AM
Believe it or not, affordable housing may be headed to Hell's Kitchen (DNA Info)
Ever wonder why the rent is so damn high? Here are eight reasons (WNYC)
Co-op board interview tips, great storage space solutions, how to fix NYC's affordable housing problem, and more Read More
January 2, 2014 - 08:58 AM
The answer to getting some affordable housing in this city? Build, build, build--mostly outside of Manhattan (New York Magazine)
Be on time, dress professionally, don't over-answer, and other tricks for the co-op board interview (NY1; previously)
Pros and cons of buying a sponsor unit, 9 cheap Ikea staples, Rihanna's got better closets than you and more Read More
December 19, 2013 - 08:59 AM
The pros and cons of buying a co-op sponsor unit, including lower down payments and higher prices (NY1; previously)
Nearly 1,000 NYC apartment buildings have "dangerously few" sales, condo gets gym to spend $250k on soundproofing, and more
December 12, 2013 - 08:59 AM
In November, Manhattan rents dipped for the the third month in a row, Brooklyn on the other hand... (Curbed)
Read More Deciphering your lease's fine print, top 3 reasons a real estate sale can fall through and more Read More
December 5, 2013 - 08:59 AM
Renters beware: The fine print in your lease might surprise you (NY1; previously)
Interest rates, the future of condos, de Blasio and more: What's in store for NYC real estate in 2014 (The Real Deal)
Good news renters, this week was for you
November 22, 2013 - 10:52 AM
We're coming to an end of Renters Week 2013 on Curbed. All week the site has featured rental-focused content. ICYMI, here are some of the most interesting posts of the week, in our humble opinions:
•How Much Do NYC Renters Save By Living Farther From Work - This map looks to answer the question of how much money you save by living farther from the center of the city?
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