Mayra David

From too-thick paint layers to too-thin shower streams, five New Yorkers sing the renters’ blues.

New York is a city of almost 8.5 million people, all of them just trying to get along. We asked a few who they'd prefer to live next to: someone welcoming but intrusive or someone who doesn't even know you're alive?

Squeaky floors, leaky faucets and uncontrollable radiators—six city dwellers share their apartment woes (which may be yours too).

Once and for all, let’s clear one thing up: Vinyl is not linoleum. The terms are often confused and used interchangeably. Go into any big box or discount flooring store and ask the sales staff. They won't know what you're talking about. 

"In the spring, a New Yorker's fancy turns to light thoughts of outdoor space," as Tennyson (almost) said. Sure, for many it's a mere fantasy, but we asked five city dwellers: Would you rather have a backyard or a terrace that's off the ground?