Inside Stories

Neighborhood Intel
I lived in a Brooklyn Heights garden-floor apartment for nearly 20 years—it's not like living in a basement
By Austin Havens-Bowen|December 30, 2021 - 9:30AM
Affordable Housing
The landlord from hell, and why my friend still lives in his building
By Mary Lowengard|December 28, 2021 - 10:30AM
Getting Ready
From owners to renters (twice): A couple says they will never buy in NYC again
By Marjorie Cohen|December 27, 2021 - 1:30PM
Affordable Housing
How I won a $444 UWS studio in NYC's affordable housing lottery
By Lcee|September 28, 2021 - 12:30PM
Second Homes
My family left NYC during the pandemic and we're staying away for one more year
By Marjorie Cohen|May 3, 2021 - 1:30PM
Live
My ex-pat family of five could have left NYC—but we’re still here
By Emily Myers|March 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
The Rental Market
We got an 'insane deal' on an Upper East Side rental with a discount and upgrades
By Emily Myers|February 18, 2021 - 9:30AM
Buy
We quarantined in a studio and saved enough to buy a luxury condo
By Emily Myers|January 29, 2021 - 12:30PM
Rent
I negotiated a lower rent when renewing my lease. Here’s how I did it
By Austin Havens-Bowen|December 28, 2020 - 1:30PM
Rent
I seized the opportunity to rent in Manhattan and get everything I wanted
By Emily Myers|November 24, 2020 - 1:30PM