From Williamsburg to Dumbo: I moved so I could achieve my dream of owning a loft

…  features firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one New York City neighborhood to another Have a … respect all requests for anonymity It was a unique place to live in one of the best neighborhoods in New York I liked … proximity to cool art and music venues I enjoyed meeting friends for drinks and did quite a bit of shopping at the …

By Kelly Kreth |January 7, 2022 - 9:30AM
What makes a true loft, and where to find one

… Mattingly​the selfdescribed  Manhattan Loft Guy ​tells you what to expect from this singular type of apartment … high ceiling plus a large room plus big windowsa place will seem bigger than the square footage alone Mattingly says … feature highend amenities Pro Tip Pro Tip If youre not seeing enough homes for sale in your price range or target …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |November 9, 2020 - 4:00PM
I lived next to a junkyard and a chicken factory because of the cheap rent

… When I was in my 20s in the early 2000s my husband and I lived in a Manhattan studio apartment that was less than 300 … Living Next to  features firstperson accounts of what its like to have an iconic or unusual New York City … and bathroom There were four apartments on our floor and we lived above a sweatshop We would hear the humming of sewing …

By Kelly Kreth |September 11, 2020 - 2:30PM