A co-op saves big bucks by going solar, mapping Manhattan's historic homes, and more

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By Virginia K. Smith |October 21, 2014 - 11:02AM
Can a judgmental new map help you pick a place to live?

… Neighborhood identity in New York is a delicate thing an ever evolving mix of people … finance legal computer and entertainment 24 percent metro renters young educated people likely to live with roommates … here particularly the euphemistic labeling of Hispanic renters as International Marketplace Still we could see it …

By Virginia K. Smith |October 17, 2014 - 1:59PM
The Jersey 'hood that's "Brooklyn West," a rug that doubles as a sofa, and more

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By Virginia K. Smith |October 9, 2014 - 10:59AM
Price your place too high and buyers won't bother (even in a seller's market)

… are in control when it comes to the Manhattan real estate market prices are going up bidding wars are increasingly … you ask even 10 percent more than other similar apartments you wont get any bids period  Thats not to say … their price or higher  The Real Deal Related All cash deals rent relief in surprising areas and more What buyers sellers …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |October 2, 2014 - 12:15PM
The lure of downtown Flushing, upgrade your kitchen's backsplash, and more

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By Virginia K. Smith |October 2, 2014 - 10:59AM
Find out how noisy your neighborhood is, kitchens for people who don't cook, and more

… decibels Gothamist Kitchen decor ideas for those of us who arent into the whole cooking thing Houzz Preapproval comps … convincing Fort Greene is a lovely to live  NYT A bunch of rentals are coming to the area around the High Line and some of them will even be affordable The Real Deal Get more BrickUnderground Sign up …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 25, 2014 - 10:59AM
The fragrance files: New York's smelliest neighborhoods, from best to worst

A lot of things come to mind when you think of a heat wave … location if youre already settled but for those of you currently on the apartment hunt consider yourself warned … took a look at the frequency of 311 complaints for different odorrelated issues in every neighborhood then weighted …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 3, 2014 - 8:59AM
Discover the best corner to hail a cab in your 'hood

… Even in an age of outerborough green cabs and  evermultiplying car … the number of taxis that pick up and drop off at different cross streets along with how many unoccupied cabs pass … Related  Is your elevator too slow Find out What 68 renters wish theyd known before they moved in Avoid moving …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 27, 2014 - 9:59AM