Chinatown: The insider's guide to living there

… few have transformed as dramatically as those of Manhattans Chinatown What began as a small enclave around Pell Doyers … in other US cities have Will lowrise tenements with walkup rentals and small familyowned shops survive or will they be … latest challengegentrification Chan who still lives in the apartment he grew up in and has been on the local Community …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 25, 2022 - 2:30PM
What to know about buying in St. Albans, Queens, a walkable neighborhood with a tight-knit community

… is a wonderful place to raise a family What can you tell me about its attractions … The reality … Its a very friendly … Island and the property taxes are way cheaper they could be about a quarter less And the housing prices are cheaper than … or pork jerky with hot corn on the cob Stokes says … How about grocery stores … Supermarkets include Key Food and …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |July 6, 2022 - 1:30PM
What to know about buying in Glendale, Queens, a diverse and affordable place with a pastoral feel

… is a good environment for children What can you tell me about it … The reality … Its known for being familyoriented … … Why would NYers want to move to Glendale … The best thing about Glendale is that its quiet and you can get a good … units run $425000 to $450000 and three bedrooms are about $550000 Although there are no large apartment …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |June 29, 2022 - 12:30PM
From Bensonhurst to Woodhaven: My old nabe will always be home, but I was uneasy if I was out late

… email  We respect all requests for anonymity The nice thing about Bensonhurst is that there is so much public …

By Kelly Kreth |April 1, 2022 - 9:30AM
Hit with 30 percent (or higher) rent increases, many NYC tenants are in 'shock'

… increase that NYC marketrate renters are used to grumbling about Why are the increases so steep The simple explanation … … Arezu Sohn an agent at Corcoran says shes hearing about tenants facing increases of $1000 on top of their … more affordable rental Or maybe a landlord who is flexible about guarantors pets or flexing a space with temporary …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 2, 2022 - 12:30PM
The NYC neighborhoods to watch in 2022: Soho, Dumbo, and Greenwich Village

… cultural institutions reopen Theres lots of housing buzz about Soho in particular a result of proposals to rezone the …

By Brick Underground |December 3, 2021 - 9:30AM