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

… With its history as an oldschool Italian enclave classic brownstone architecture and recent surge in interest from wealthy … allowed … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … The biggest …

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

… boroughs get everpricier and developers attentions turn towards the Bronx Welcome 2 the Bronx has been a welcome reality check about the state of gentrification uptown while also keeping locals apprised of new events … to the waterfront were once areas you could find decent rents and housing prices but thats no longer the case as …

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"

… influx of new residents and shopsand its close proximity to everbuzzy Bushwickthe quiet residential Queens enclave of … over the past few years And as the writer and photographer behind Ridgewood Social  and  the founder of the … take really good care of their buildings There are many rentstabilized sixunit buildings which keep some renters …

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

… beyond that iconic Pepsi sign its waterfront full of glassy towers and well that its in Queens LICtalk blogger Andrew Kleinberg is aiming to change that and after nearly eight years in the … moving in … LIC is all about convenience and perfect for parents and young families Whether they be newborns toddlers …

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

… One of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods … our  Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger  series we spoke to the writers who chronicle the controversies … anyway  … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … Brian …  There have …

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"

… One of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods … our  Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger  series we speak to the writers who chronicle the controversies … from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental market is more approachable I found a very affordable …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM
Come to the Rockaways for affordable apartments and hyper-local eateries, but beware of free-floating sand

… row These new additions include wine bars Sayras The Rock NYC Rockaways first proper Mexican restaurant Pico RBNY and … that storm will be known as the defining event of Rockaways 21 st century history Many residents now define their lives pre …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM
Harlem in 2014: LGBT-friendly and still without a 24-hour diner

… to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our  Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger  series … and local news  We last spoke with  HarlemGal  in November 2012  about the explosion of new apartments and upscale … you … One of my favorite pizza places closed Il Forno on 116th And the bodega on 114th and FDB closed and its now  …

By Julie Inzanti |December 9, 2014 - 12:59PM