Neighborhood Intel 5 things to consider before moving to a new NYC neighborhood
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   November 23, 2021 - 1:30PM
Neighborhood Intel Hallmark’s ‘A Holiday in Harlem’ wants us to believe that Hartford can stand in for NYC
By Kelly Kreth   |   November 17, 2021 - 9:30AM
Neighborhood Intel From the UES to the UWS: Saying no to a rent hike and buying a condo instead
By Kelly Kreth   |   November 12, 2021 - 10:30AM
Neighborhood Intel That time my Brooklyn apartment was almost cast as a terrorist’s den on ‘Law & Order’
By Mimi O'Connor   |   October 29, 2021 - 1:30PM
Neighborhood Intel Dead end: What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries
By David Colon   |   October 28, 2021 - 9:30AM
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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
Think living in a garden-floor apartment is like living in a basement? Kevin Fitz, who lived in a Brooklyn Heights garden-floor apartment for nearly 20 years, reached out to Brick Underground to share his experience—and describe the perks these apartments offer, like outdoor space and privacy. [ Read More... ]
 
Neighborhood Intel Hamilton Heights: The insider's guide to living there
By Marjorie Cohen   |   October 19, 2021 - 12:30PM
Troubleshooting Massive safety sweep stops work at nearly 1,500 construction sites
By Brick Underground   |   September 14, 2021 - 12:30PM
Neighborhood Intel From Chinatown to Chelsea: Spending more to live by herself in a studio
By Kelly Kreth   |   September 10, 2021 - 1:30PM
Neighborhood Intel From Union Square to Gramercy: A ‘sleepy’ neighborhood turns out to be just right for a young family
By Kelly Kreth   |   September 7, 2021 - 1:30PM
Neighborhood Intel Cracked sidewalks, potholes, and overgrown trees: How to fix up your block
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   September 7, 2021 - 9:30AM
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From Washington Heights to Forest Hills: Landing a quieter, safer place for her daughter’s sake
By Kelly Kreth   |   May 19, 2021 - 4:30PM
With her daughter attending high school in Midtown Manhattan, native New Yorker Lisa Lugo decided to make a move from Washington Heights. Her priority was finding a place where her 15-year-old could safely gain some independence and have a better commute. They landed in Forest Hills—and are enjoying the amenities of their new building and getting to know their new neighborhood. Here’s her story. [ Read More... ]
 
Neighborhood Intel From Brooklyn Heights to Rockaway: Letting go of a rent-stabilized apartment to buy a condo by the ocean
By Kelly Kreth   |   August 23, 2021 - 10:30AM
Neighborhood Intel From Elmhurst to Woodside: Swapping Queens neighborhoods to get away from crime
By Kelly Kreth   |   August 20, 2021 - 12:30PM
Products + Services All the dirt on NYC's organics composting program
By Jennifer White Karp   |   August 9, 2021 - 9:30AM
Neighborhood Intel From Suffolk County to Columbus Circle: Avoiding a long commute when a new medical residency starts at dawn
By Kelly Kreth   |   July 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
Neighborhood Intel Why I moved to NYC from Boston: To experience the city with my best friend
By Kelly Kreth   |   July 16, 2021 - 9:30AM
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From the UWS to the UES: Leaving co-living for a place of one’s own
By Kelly Kreth   |   May 14, 2021 - 9:30AM
Diana Ramirez found her co-living situation convenient, but the lack of privacy and her one-hour commute was brutal after late nights at her job in the wine industry. Falling rents gave her an incentive to move to her own place, where she will soon welcome someone very special: Her young son, who is coming to live with her. Here’s her story. [ Read More... ]
 
Neighborhood Intel Hudson Yards reclaims top spot on ranking of NYC's 50 most expensive neighborhoods
By Brick Underground   |   July 8, 2021 - 2:30PM
Neighborhood Intel July 4th fireworks in May: Noise complaints indicate NYC is getting louder
By Brick Underground   |   June 30, 2021 - 2:30PM
Neighborhood Intel Crown Heights: The insider's guide to living there
By Marjorie Cohen   |   June 21, 2021 - 1:30PM
Neighborhood Intel How do I find out about plans for new development on my block?
By Alanna Schubach   |   June 21, 2021 - 12:30PM
Neighborhood Intel From Long Island to the UES: A couple moves with mom and still finds privacy
By Kelly Kreth   |   June 17, 2021 - 1:30PM