10 reasons to love being a New Yorker during the holidays

… most upbeat bunch But come the holidays even we can come to appreciate our blessings and feel a bit of cheer  Here are 10 reasons to love being a New Yorker during the holiday season Its … myths   … Live … Troubleshooting … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … heat … staff … 10 reasons to love being …

By Alana Mayman |December 18, 2012 - 11:03AM
An anecdotal survey of NYC real estate regrets

… We think its safe to say that most New Yorkers feel theyve given something  up to live in this city And those of us in the 99 percent often … the focus of this weeks SurvivaList roundp Heres what  renters and owners kvetch about the most Surprisingly the …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |October 3, 2012 - 2:55PM
When the temperature drops inside and out

… has been without heat for a week while trying fruitlessly to get the attention of her management company  As commenters there correctly observe heat complaints are a top priority for the citymeaning you dont have to fight this … lodge … Is forcedair heat a dealbreaker … Can I get my rent prorated because the boiler broke … Rental Rookie In …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |January 4, 2012 - 1:42PM
StreetNoise: Curate your neighbors, make sure the parking spot is in the lease, and more

… In the market for a new condo … Know what youre getting into … NY Times When you sign on the dotted line make sure … the parking is included … in the lease CurbedNY How to …  recruit good neighbors … Business Insider An argument … … Products + Test-drives … Buy … Co-ops … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … Improve … StreetNoise … family … boards …

By V. L. Hendrickson |October 31, 2011 - 9:45AM
Is forced-air heat a dealbreaker?

… Radiators are as quaint and passe in new buildings in New York as metalcage doityourself elevators But forced air or ductless systems may raise new … …   …   … Buy … Sales Market … Live … Troubleshooting … Rent … The Market … Improve … buying … heat … air …

By Margot Slade |April 25, 2011 - 10:15AM