Chinatown: The insider's guide to living there

… sandwiched between Italian and Jewish communities There was more of a sense of community among the locals everyone knew … to live here now You can move to Bay Ridge or Avenue U and buy a townhouse for what you would have to pay here Thomas … was the only place in Manhattan where I could afford to buy I think its still affordable compared to other …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 25, 2022 - 2:30PM
Why I'm glad I stayed: New Yorkers on what they gained by sticking with the city during the pandemic

… NYC was a downright scary place to be in Now that the city is getting back on its feet or trying to Brick checked … where Interstate 95 intersects my Washington Heights neighborhood Two big rental box trucks were stopped at a … trips specifically to the Finger Lakes some saw awesome vineyards and live music and Niagara Falls but mainly we …

By Kelly Kreth |July 11, 2022 - 3:00PM
From Gramercy Park to Greenwich Village: I was outbid six times, so I meditated in the lobby of where I wanted to buy

… After making the decision to buy a place in New York City Anna Tallarini was outbid a … and setting an intention on finding a great place there to buy The mindfulness worked Heres Annas story I was born and … In late August 2021 I decided I didnt want to rent anymore and began looking for a place to buy for around $1 …

By Kelly Kreth |July 8, 2022 - 12:30PM
What to know about buying in St. Albans, Queens, a walkable neighborhood with a tight-knit community

… community known for its civic spirit   In this weeks Buy Curious Angela P Stokes ownerbroker of APS Realty  and … Park neighborhood is undervalued she says You get more for your buck compared with Forest Hills Jamaica … what Stokes calls conversion opportunities where investors buy singlefamily houses and make them into two families … …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |July 6, 2022 - 1:30PM
What you need to know about living in Kensington, Brooklyn, a diverse area near Prospect Park

… The central Brooklyn community of Kensington which is named after a district in … Corcoran Group  and broker Jeff Surowka owner of Abacus Properties  tell you everything you need to know about … distinct submarkets With its single two and threefamily houses the east section of Kensington has a suburban feel …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |May 25, 2022 - 3:00PM