family

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

… City Empty nesters are finding that downsizing and moving to an apartment in the city fits their lifestyle one that is … out what empty nesters should consider before buying or renting in NYC Heres what they advised Editors note A … majority of visitors were empty nesters They want elevator buildings with low monthlies she saidthe latter is more …

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?

… the actions you can take to move out of a dangerous rental situation The first step is to send a letter to the … damage control to prevent them from paying the abusers rent PierreOuterbridge said … Written agreement from the … How can I get out of my lease … Rent … Troubleshooting … Ask Altagracia … family … safety … Ask Altagracia My livein …

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

buying an apartment for an adult child in nyc brick underground

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

… Looking for an apartment to buy in New York City is a formidable … all requests for anonymity … Why did you decide to buy vs rent … Ive been an owner since 2006 so Ive seen the tax … And it sits on kind of the outer ring of Crown Heights near the Atlantic Avenue side People could look out the …

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

… is to play the long game and apply to the NYCs affordable housing lottery Here are your options if youre retired and … rental apartment from Blueground With fully equipped apartments they never require guests to use a guarantor or … city You still need to show a level of income but its much lower than a landlords requirements For a fee typically one …