Financial District takes the #1 spot on StreetEasy’s top neighborhoods to watch in 2026

… officetoresidential conversion to date with 1320 rental units … Rising demand from Manhattan buyers … A bump in … the city is making toward its goal of adding 500000 new housing units by 2034 underscores where development is … near Prospect Park is considered a more affordable alternative to Park Slope its neighbor to the north with a …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 9, 2026 - 9:30AM
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… the landlord more than they are asking Yes bidding wars for rentals are a thing here although there are strategies for … might like This will allow you to grasp things you cant get from internet research like how long the walk to the subway … will be more complicated Read our  guide to NYCs public and private elementary schools  to get a grasp on how the system …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high … identify situations where you might be vulnerable to fake listings or other types of fraud Most scammers create a … figure out the monthly rent youll actually pay … Moving company hustles  … There are a few things to watch out for …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
3 ways to avoid getting scammed by a fake Facebook apartment listing

… When it comes to finding cute cat videos Facebook is the place to go But … on the hunt for something as consequential as your next rental apartment its worth treating the social media site … address and unit number of an apartment its room count and how long its been on the market It also charges daily fees …

By Celia Young |August 8, 2023 - 12:30PM