Lucy Cohen Blatter

If the contentious school zone debate happening on the Upper West Side  these days has taught us anything, it's this: School zones change. So even if you buy—or rent—in the heart of a prime public school zone, you could find your building cut out of the "approved" boundaries, your kid sent to a different public school, and your property values threatened.

Outdoor space is precious in the city, but so is service and convenience.  So, which pull is stronger? We asked five New Yorkers: Would you rather have the convenience and luxury of a doorman or concierge or the convenience and luxury of a common building roof deck?

If you happen to work from home, you'll have two offices to choose from in this $1.65 million two-bedroom, two-bath condo (of course, you could also use one of the offices as a den).

The building, called Aperture 538 and located at 538 Washington Avenue, is a brand new construction with 10 units. This one, unit 2B, has seen its price reduced by $100,000 since hitting the market in September.

With hats-scarves-coat season ahead of of us, you're probably already dreading the overstuffed mess your apartment—or its entryway—is about to become.

That's why we fully appreciate Apartment Therapy's quick tips for getting your apartment in order. These are things we can actually do for once, and they don't require Marie Kondo-level dedication.