What to know about buying in St. Albans, Queens, a walkable neighborhood with a tight-knit community

… Lena Horne and Milton Hinton cooled their heels offers some suburbanlike quiet alongside city perks St Albans which … English Tudors and Colonials and feature hardwood floors fireplaces and slate or terracotta roofs They are so … through and see them … What are housing and pricing like … Nearly all of the houses in St Albans are single families …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |July 6, 2022 - 1:30PM
What you need to know about living in Howard Beach, Queens, an area with a coastal-meets-city vibe

… but it seems far removed from Manhattan Whats it like to live there … The reality … Howard Beachs greatest attraction … busy and that it has the calming beaches and waterfront areas Fink says It can take a little over an hour to get to … for each other he adds … Where in Howard Beach should you live … There are four main neighborhoods in Howard Beach In …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |June 22, 2022 - 1:30PM
Bedford Park, the Bronx: The insider's guide to living there

in Bedford ParkThe Bronxs next hip trendy nabe From a Bronx apartment listing  Hip and trendy Thats not how most … Norwood to the north and Fordham to the south is different from the surrounding areas but is neither withdrawn nor … College New York Botanical Garden and tons of parkland My husband goes jogging in Van Cortlandt Park after work and …

By Marjorie Cohen |June 21, 2022 - 2:30PM
Why I moved to NYC from Florida: To get out of my comfort zone and meet new people

… the pandemic happened I was laid off and moved in with my parents in Boca Raton  The apartment I shared was a large … why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and live here now Have a story to share  Drop us an email  We … I cant walk to where I need to go I have a few friends who live here so Im meeting their friends Im also meeting my …

By Kelly Kreth |May 27, 2022 - 9:30AM
The 10 most affordable neighborhoods for renters in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens

… If youre a New York City renter with a lease expiring soon you are likely facing two daunting scenarios Renew with a big rent increase or find a new apartment in the citys … of market intelligence at SERHANT which pinpointed the most affordable neighborhoods for renters in Manhattan Brooklyn …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 9, 2022 - 2:30PM
From Bensonhurst to Woodhaven: My old nabe will always be home, but I was uneasy if I was out late

… school I wonder if it has gotten any better since The last place I lived in Bensonhurst was my friends couch where … I remember when we first moved to Bensonhurst in 2002 the rent for my parents onebedroom apartment was like $800 or … hike and cut through the bridle path in Forest Park to get between Woodhaven and Metropolitan Avenue quickly Im glad we …

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

… upsetting dilemma faced right now by many New York City renters with leases up for renewal Landlords are trying to bring rents up for current tenants to match what they could get on the market and brokers tell Brick …

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

… according to a new report from StreetEasy  that looked at areas with the biggest surge in interest among buyers … Soho in particular a result of proposals to rezone the area and add more apartments The neighborhood saw a 48 … from home has also changed how and where New Yorkers live Without the need to commute some are moving farther …

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