Would you rent this house on City Island for $2,500 a month?

… City Island is a popular summer destination among Bronxites and the muse for many an office drones daydream about radically …

By Nathan Tempey |May 31, 2018 - 12:00PM
Beaches of the boroughs: Where to get sun and sand without leaving the city

… boundaries are technically from West 37th Street to Ocean Parkway Coneys strength is primarily as a hub of food and … Coney Islands Russian cousin to the east it runs from Ocean Parkway to Corbin Place Brighton Beach sees a lot of crowd … can be a bit of a schlep though it requires taking the 6 to Pelham Bay then hopping on the Bx12 bus … STATEN ISLAND … …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 21, 2017 - 1:59PM
A guide to the islands of New York City

… If an idyllic island getaway isnt in the cards this summer consider turning your gaze to your … its ends the Four Freedoms Park to the south and the Light House Park to the north There are grills available to the … yacht clubs and shops Or get out onto the water yourself by renting a boat from Jacks Bait and Tackle or fishing aboard …

By Alanna Schubach |June 19, 2017 - 1:45PM
A little piece of Cape Cod in the Bronx: A guide to buying in City Island

… Looking for a neighborhood with a relaxed beachy atmosphere Try City … down to family members so their houses never even go on sale The housing stock is generally singlefamily homes and condos she says There are a lot of stately old Victorians …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |June 15, 2017 - 8:59AM
A rare 1920s townhouse is for sale on City Island

… spend their weekends boating a rare opportunity to buy on City Island has opened up  in the form of a fivebedroom … den sunroom and storageall extras not routinely found in a NYC home The floorplan even notes an upper chauffeurs room … of homes come on the market in City Island they tend to pass down through families for years instead any interested …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 25, 2017 - 3:59PM
Suburbs in the city: Buy a house, get a yard, save majorly on taxes

… Long Island Sound south of Pelham Bay In fact realtor Janie Blanks of J Philip Real Estate  describes herself as a … buildings built before the rules were written According to Blanks houses range from 500squarefoot bungalows to large … Prices  Small bungalows can start in the $200000s says Blanks but the average threebedroom twobath is around …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |July 14, 2016 - 2:59PM