How much you can save buying in NYC if you're willing to give up some typical must-haves

… private outdoor space inunit washerdryer doorman and elevator But what if you flip that equation What if you thought … about buying in terms of subtraction or in other words How much could you save as a NYC buyer if you forgo private … per square foot for the apartment Miller said To find out how much a patio or terrace adds to the price of a coop or …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 22, 2025 - 3:00PM
Why I moved to NYC from London: My husband and I missed sunshine, proper summers, and our family and friends

… Editors note So they arent exactly newcomersthis move is more of a homecoming for them We bought an 800squarefoot … features firstperson accounts about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and live here now Have … didnt move any furniture with us from London so we had to buy everything new once we arrived We were also able to rent …

By Kelly Kreth |June 2, 2023 - 12:30PM
From Gramercy Park to the UWS: My rental wasn't bringing me (or my cat) joy so I bought a place that's everything I wanted

… having an epiphany in Thailand Chelsea made a decision to buy a place where she could pursue her favorite activities more easily running nature volunteering and seeing her … job in Chapel Hill with coworkers I loved so I ended up buying a place there in 2016 Moving into a big twobedroom …

By Kelly Kreth |May 26, 2023 - 9:30AM
10 tips for saving money when you hire movers in NYC

… of moving parts that make moving within the five boroughs more difficult like congested streets with … is dealing with building staff because theyve gotten more strict They are expecting the worst for the most part … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline … Buy … Rent … elevator … moving … walk-up … 10 tips for …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 24, 2023 - 1:30PM
From the UES to East Harlem: I wanted a bigger place so now I'm renting a penthouse

… so close to Central Park The Met The Guggenheim and so many more of the citys best museums I honestly cant think of … a penthouse … This past summer I decided to try and get more bang for my buck and began looking for a new place My … my new community So far so great Im actually considering buying a place Im just not sure where yet Ive been traveling …

By Kelly Kreth |February 10, 2023 - 12:30PM
Hear me out: A slow elevator in a tall building is as bad as living in a walk-up

… wet Its illegal to shake rugs out the window so I vacuum more frequently  … Lining up for the elevator like rush hour … mirror gave people something to do and occupied time moves more quickly than unoccupied time  Because of the slow … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Buy … Sales Market … The Market … building maintenance … …

By Anonymous |August 16, 2022 - 2:30PM