Neighborhood blogger Katia Kelly says there's plenty to explore in Carroll Gardens, but don't say you "discovered" it

… differ from the people who moved into Carroll Gardens 20 30 years ago who did the renovation work a bit at a time … allowed … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … The biggest controversy in the immediate area involves the current push to rezone Gowanus which neighbors Carroll Gardens …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
The blogger behind "Welcome 2 the Bronx" dishes on the REAL Little Italy, why the borough shouldn't be "colonized," and more

… and developers attentions turn towards the Bronx Welcome 2 the Bronx has been a welcome reality check about the state … to the waterfront were once areas you could find decent rents and housing prices but thats no longer the case as … building would be the Bronx General Post Office which is currently undergoing renovations as its converted into a …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

… of the action since launching Ridgewood Social back in 2013 Its a way for me to explore the neighborhood and meet … take really good care of their buildings There are many rentstabilized sixunit buildings which keep some renters safe from being taken advantage of What also makes …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… moving in … LIC is all about convenience and perfect for parents and young families Whether they be newborns toddlers … there is no better place to raise your kids in the 21st century than Long Island City The obvious reason is … leads to a tremendous amount of interaction between parents and kids  On top of that we have great parks …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM
Hey Ridge: Bay Ridge is only out of the way if you don't live here

… more apartment buildings there My first apartment was on 82nd Street between Fifth and Sixth a block thats all … anyway  … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … Brian …  There have … … People and some newspapers will tell you that Bay Ridges rent isnt going up but it is Albeit probably more slowly …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… to her own Brooklyn neighborhood and  chatted with us about where you can still find a cheap apartment the areas … a cocktail and more … What inspired you to start a blog about BedStuy …   For many years I wrote for Brownstoner and … how theyre living in their neighborhood So Ive been writing about BedStuy for awhile but in the greater context of …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM
Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… transplant Katarina  Hybenova  founded  Bushwick  Daily  in 2010 What started as a daily photo blog has expanded … beer or two … Whats the most coveted location to buy or rent … Right now I think its the area off the Jefferson L … neighborhood … Many parts of Manhattan feel totally different than  Bushwick But the most different is probably the …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 29, 2014 - 9:59AM