Lucy Cohen Blatter

In theory, brownstone living is just about the most romantic, quaint, cozy and Old New York-style way to live. But in practice ... it may not be all it's cracked up to be.

Over on StreetEasy a prospective buyer, just back from viewing a parlor and garden floor co-op in a Brooklyn brownstone, asked about potential problems that might arise with this type of set-up (where the building had just one other shareholder).

This week's no-fee selection is a $3,200 one-bedroom at Battery Park City's 22 River Terrace. The 27-story luxury building has a river and park-front location, and has picture-window panoramas. 

Co-op rules never cease to amaze us.

Over on UrbanBaby, a mom describes being chastised by the doorman for letting her child ride the elevator alone. Apparently, her co-op board has a rule that kids under 12 should not be alone in the elevator.

This $3,700 one-bedroom is located in 400 West 63rd Street, the new Ashley building. The building boasts 40,000-square-feet of amenities, including a lap pool.

This high-end apartment is new and modern, with top-of-the line finishes.

Remember that "Seinfeld" episode where Elaine can't escape a medical record that describes her as "difficult"? As you may or may not have heard, there's a real estate equivalent to that type of blacklist.