family

Manhattan apartment buildings with stores on the ground level

Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: Can I take over my grandmother's rent-stabilized apartment if I’m not on the lease?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |July 8, 2026 - 11:30AM

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?

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?

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?

… the push and pull is between providing the optimal college experience and getting the most out of a longterm … to help our child get settled in the world as they attend college but we are also very much looking at the place for … is an active member of the Real Estate Board of New York currently serving as cochair of the New York Residential …

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

… Meeting a NYC landlords standard annual income requirement of 40 times … Another option is to play the long game and apply to the NYCs affordable housing lottery Here are your options if … completely when you opt for a flexible furnished rental apartment from Blueground With fully equipped apartments …

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