family

Bernie Sinclaire and Anabelle Gonzalez and children

Live

Is a ‘mommune’ right for you? Why two single NYC moms say combining households beats struggling alone

By Cassidy Jensen |June 3, 2026 - 10:30AM

Rent

Empty nester checklist: What to consider if you are buying or renting in NYC

By Jennifer White Karp |August 19, 2025 - 1:45PM

Distressed woman sitting in her apartment

Troubleshooting

Ask Altagracia: My live-in partner is abusive. How can I get out of my lease?

… rental situation The first step is to send a letter to the landlord giving notice that you are terminating the lease in 30 days The … them from paying the abusers rent PierreOuterbridge said … Written agreement from the landlord not required … Once you …

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |July 10, 2025 - 12:30PM

Apartment buildings at Grand and Crosby streets in Soho, Manhattan

Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: My mom is moving out of our rent-stabilized apartment. How do I take over the lease?

… Stepmother and stepchild relationships also fall into this category There are also nontraditional relationships where … seen you around proof you are a member of the nearby gym or church or that you are at school locally or it is where you …

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |May 14, 2025 - 9:30AM

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Investing

Buying an apartment for your adult child? Here are 7 things to keep in mind

By Jennifer White Karp |February 28, 2025 - 10:00AM

Non-Traditional Buyers

Nikki’s Notes: How do we buy a place for our college-age child now that will be our pied-à-terre later?

Sponsored By Nikki Beauchamp |February 6, 2025 - 9:30AM

New York City on a hazy day in summer, following traffic on Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Buy

Starting over: A divorced dad's honest take on finding a new neighborhood and buying a condo in NYC

By Anonymous |August 29, 2024 - 3:45PM

A picturesque view of classic brownstone buildings with lush trees in a serene New York City neighborhood.

Investing

How do I keep an inherited brownstone out of the hands of predatory investors?

By Celia Young |July 30, 2024 - 9:45AM

The Search

How retirees can qualify for a rental apartment in NYC

By Emily Myers |April 25, 2023 - 9:30AM

The Search

Can I be a lease guarantor for both of my adult children? What are the risks?

… … We know how it is You buy one kid something and the other one wants … can swing it but when were talking about guaranteeing the rent for two New York City apartments you need to proceed … 80 time the monthly rent on your childs apartment Why so much Because if they stop paying you need to be able to …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2023 - 2:30PM