No Starbucks, no jeans, no fun: The weird lobby rules of NYC's fanciest apartment buildings

… Passion and Property in Manhattan  reports that art collector and philanthropist Jayne  Wrightsman wielded her power … woodpaneled some lobbies are decadently gilded and lined with marble and others are highend but have … I have ever seen one … Aspirational rulemaking … Henckels adds that in general the quirkiest lobby rules tend to be …

By Chris Cameron |February 28, 2019 - 3:00PM
Yes, you can maintain a shoe-free NYC apartment without losing your friends

… Since I returned from my first trip to Asia nearly 20 years ago Ive tried to keep a shoefree … they still say no For guests who are staying over I will add a pair on the top of their folded towels dropping … For me I have two wire racks and two low shelf units lined along our entrance hall for my and my husbands shoes …

By Donna M. Airoldi |October 11, 2018 - 2:30PM
12 ways the struggle is extra real if you're a New York City parent

… reside But in New York City parenthood comes with its own set of challenges and yes benefits … Editors Note An earlier version of this post was published … in May 2017 It is being presented again in … or move to the suburbs 2 The amount of energy we put into friendships with fellow parents directly correlates to how …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |September 6, 2018 - 12:00PM
5 things to know before you buy an investment rental property out of state

… If you want to start investing in real estate but are on a budget it can … Below five things to consider before you cross state lines in search of your next real estate nest egg … This … property Thankfully this extra coverage shouldnt be a huge added expense on top of your regular policy You can usually …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 19, 2018 - 12:00PM