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

… Manhattan climbed back on top of StreetEasys list of 10 New York City neighborhoods to watch in 2026 The annual list … that saw the greatest increase in searches by buyers and renters from 2024 to 2025 In a shift from last year … Manhattan regained its edge securing the 1 2 and 4 spots for 2026 with the Financial District East Village and Lower …

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 … condo anyway And what exactly are carrying costs  Of course sales prices here can cause sticker shock  It can be a lot … area as much as you can You can do more targeted research by checking out  websites for local news a good way to get a …

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

… and sense that something is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con … different movers based on a physical inspection of your home or apartment Their guidance also suggests that you … site alert the sites administrators through the help or FAQ sections that cover how to flag questionable listings  …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM