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Nikki M. Mascali

Posts by Nikki M. Mascali:

15 things real New Yorkers look for in a new neighborhood
By Nikki M. Mascali
October 12, 2021 - 1:30PM
Sure, New Yorkers looking for an apartment want their new neighborhood to be close to a good school and transit, but Seamless options, libraries, and places to make your pets happy are just as important, too.
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How much does it cost to move to NYC?
By Nikki M. Mascali
September 3, 2020 - 9:30AM
If you’re betting on NYC's revival, there are some financial advantages to moving to the city when many are leaving. Read on to find out what you need to know about the cost of moving to NYC now. 
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My new co-living life: I FaceTimed my Crown Heights apartment and rented it online
By Nikki M. Mascali
August 20, 2019 - 10:00AM
Co-living renter Nicole Peinado only saw her apartment via a FaceTime tour prior to her move-in date in Common Kingston in Crown Heights. The website had the floor plan so I could see exactly what the space looked like so there were no surprises.
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5 questions to ask before moving near a ferry stop in NYC
By Nikki M. Mascali
June 7, 2019 - 10:00AM
With new ferry routes, New Yorkers have an alternative to buses and subways, but there are a few things to consider before making a boat ride your go-to transportation method.
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NYC rents hit 3-year high, an $85 million penthouse comes with a space trip, & more
By Nikki M. Mascali
June 5, 2019 - 11:00AM
And, dozens of rent reform activists are arrested in Albany.
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I lived in an extended-stay hotel with my daughter for 4 years after our NYC co-op flooded
By Nikki M. Mascali
June 3, 2019 - 4:00PM
When a flood forced Debra and her daughter to flee their co-op, they went to AKA Sutton Place, an extended-stay hotel, and ended up staying for four years. She shares her story—and advice—in case you're ever forced out of your NYC apartment because of a similar disaster.
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