Why developers won't go for micro-apartments, a Banksy on your building is like money in the bank and more

By Polly Mosendz| October 24, 2013 - 8:58AM

Are developers likely to say "no thanks" to Bloomberg's proposed micro-apartments? (Crain's New York)

Bad news buyers, the inventory crisis is expected to last through 2015 (The Real Deal)

Sandy induced flood zone remapping quintuples insurance prices in NYC’s waterfront neighborhoods (Wall Street Journal)

Airbnb says it generates $632 for the NYC economy, so stop being so mean! (Wall Street Journal)

Here’s how to convert your building to smoke free (Habitat Mag)

Do you live in Hell's Square? (NY Times)

Shareholder showdown: Owners can, and should, fight back when the co-op board does not follow their own rules (Cooperator)

Watch that initial: Your middle name can affect your mortgage application (Business Insider)

A Banksy on your building is like money in the bank (Metro)

Parking permits could actually make it easier to find parking in your nabe (TSTC)

Just in time for Halloween, a new site tells you how many people have died in your apartment (Gothamist)

Why you should find out what you'll get approved to borrow before you start the apartment hunt (Curbed)

On a budget but want to live in a seriously tony area? This studio might be the only under-$1m property on this swanky strip of Central Park West (New York Daily News)

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