Mimi OConnor
Contributing Writer
Mimi O’Connor has written about New York City real estate for publications that include Brick Underground, Refinery29, and Thrillist. She is the recipient of two awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors for interior design and service journalism. Her writing on New York City, parenting, events, and culture has also appeared in Parents, Red Tricycle, BizBash, and Time Out New York. She is the author of several books, including "The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit" and "Reel Culture." She once lived in a NYC building in such rough shape that a Law & Order location scout rang her doorbell to inquire about using her apartment as a murderous psychopath’s headquarters.
Posts by Mimi OConnor:
Intro to NYC real estate: Where to find classes for first-time buyers
By Mimi OConnor
February 12, 2019 - 15:00 PM
Here's where you can find classes on how to buy an apartment or house in New York City.
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A Queens townhouse with space, charm, and a nearby park—but you'll need a car
By Mimi OConnor
February 12, 2019 - 09:00 AM
This affordable Queens townhouse, 173-17 Sayres Ave., #1, has prewar charm, space, and even a rec room. Listed for $489,000, the two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath 1930 Tudor has original hardwood floors, two fireplaces, stained glass, and even hand-painted, 1940s chinoiserie wallpaper.
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Considering a new development condo? Ask these questions to separate reality from slick marketing
By Mimi OConnor
February 11, 2019 - 09:00 AM
New developments want to seduce you. Here's how to stay strong and see through the marketing hype.
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What’s a 'sight unseen' rider?
By Mimi OConnor
February 6, 2019 - 16:45 PM
A sight unseen rider (also sometimes called a “waiver”), is a document stating that a tenant is renting an apartment he or she has not viewed in person and is accepting it in “as is, where is” condition.
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Stylish pet beds that will look good in your New York City apartment
By Mimi OConnor
February 6, 2019 - 12:00 PM
But as with everything else that takes up space in tight New York City apartments, pets beds have to look good. We went on the hunt for stylish spots for Fluffy and Fido to lounge, and found lots of options, from affordable to statement-making fabulous.
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An Inwood two bedroom with modern upgrades for $449,000—but you need to climb four flights of stairs
By Mimi OConnor
February 4, 2019 - 14:00 PM
This two-bedroom, one-bath co-op at 117 Seaman Ave., #5C, is priced right at $449,000 with a maintenance of $677. But there's a one major drawback: Its fifth-floor location in a non-elevator building. So perhaps you could cut out the gym membership for even more savings.
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