Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger

We love NYC: Bloggers share what they adore about their neighborhoods

… citys best chroniclers whator whothey love about where they live and they were alltoohappy to sing their praises …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 14, 2017 - 1:59PM

Neighborhood Intel

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

… neighbors and to be respectful of the Italians who still live here who rightfully take pride in their heritage and in … Whats the most coveted location within the neighborhood to live … Personally I find that the Place Blocks First Place …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 15, 2016 - 9:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

The blogger behind "Welcome 2 the Bronx" dishes on the REAL Little Italy, why the borough shouldn't be "colonized," and more

… decentlypriced deal uptown … What part of the Bronx do you live in … I live in Melrose the unofficial downtown area of the Bronx … … … Whats the most coveted location within the borough to live … For many decades it was Riverdale and East Bronx …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

… Whats the most coveted location within the neighborhood to live … For me it would be near the church St Matthias The …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM

Neighborhood Intel

Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… full of glassy towers and well that its in Queens LICtalk blogger Andrew Kleinberg is aiming to change that and after … run We caught up with the writer behind the threeyearold blog about the biggest real estate changes at work in the … the focus on creating a more moderately priced mainstream product and certain areas being zoned for large towers …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Hey Ridge: Bay Ridge is only out of the way if you don't live here

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… in terms of diningentertainment … Sadly its difficult to buy in BedStuy these days Brownstones are going for $1 million or more and the demand from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental … … Neighborhood Intel … Bedford-Stuyvesant … brownstone … buying … Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger … …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM

Troubleshooting

Come to the Rockaways for affordable apartments and hyper-local eateries, but beware of free-floating sand

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… a free beer or two … Whats the most coveted location to buy or rent … Right now I think its the area off the … radioactive Queens nabe that may be the next Greenpoint … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … Live … Neighborhood …

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