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:
What does it mean when an architect self-certifies?
By Mimi OConnor
March 2, 2018 - 14:00 PM
And when can they do that?
Read More Snow in April, but there's space for days: One young family's move from Jersey City to Portland, Maine
By Mimi OConnor
March 1, 2018 - 12:00 PM
They've been there for over a year, but the search for friends continues.
Read More This historic upper Manhattan townhouse is across the street from where George Washington once lived
By Mimi OConnor
February 28, 2018 - 12:00 PM
The house is landmarked, and inside it's modern without giving up many original details.
Read More This Carnegie Hill penthouse has three terraces and a corner bedroom suite
By Mimi OConnor
February 26, 2018 - 13:00 PM
It'll cost you, though.
Read More The 12 best temporary wall decals for New York City apartments
By Mimi OConnor
February 23, 2018 - 13:00 PM
They let you liven things up without the commitment of a new paint job.
Read More What's an in-law apartment, and how is it different from a regular apartment?
By Mimi OConnor
February 23, 2018 - 09:00 AM
You've probably seen this term in townhouse listings. It's important to read the fine print, because some such apartments can really only be rented to family members.
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