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

… Neighborhood bloggers will be the first to tell you what needs changing … at the Dutch Kills tributary Thus it never comes into contact with the main residential areas of LIC Its isolation … Kelly Pardon Me for Asking … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Neighborhood Intel … Confessions of …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 14, 2017 - 1:59PM
Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

… 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 … opened in the neighborhood which has been very nice The newcomers priced out of other neighborhoods have been very …

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

… is money and more time with ones kids is an added bonus Ive lived in Union Square and the UES and both were longer … youre ready to turn them loose Unlike Manhattan or even Brooklyn both the streets and sidewalks are uncrowded and … times The only question that remains is will the demand be strong enough to fill them Photo Flickrrogerimp … What do …

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

… 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 … a bank Lately weve had a few close calls because of rising rents Hinschs a classic luncheonette almost closed a few …

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