New to NYC? There are lots of ways to make friends right in your building

… Getting to know your board members is a great way to form connections and help if your goal is to run for the … president of her coop at 2 Fifth Ave from 2000 to 2012 She formed a group of local board presidents in Greenwich … than just moving a bicycle In her case Lilian created an informal WhatsApp group chat where she invited her fellow …

By Celia Young |August 30, 2023 - 9:30AM
Renovating your co-op or condo? Here's how to write a courtesy letter to your neighbors

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By Evelyn Battaglia |August 15, 2023 - 12:30PM
After enduring my neighbor’s six-month gut renovation, I have some tips for renovators who want to keep the peace

… As an Upper West Side coop owner Ive lived through gas and water shutdowns a … borrowed office space from friends strangers and even my bank My gym locker became my base camp My schedule became an … contact information … My neighbor gave me her contractors phone number so I could address any issues directly with him …

By Pam Berns |July 31, 2023 - 9:30AM
4 questions to ask before taking a free couch you found on the curb

… for trash collection or a CraigsList post advertising free items from a moving sale Either way if you need a cheap and … it again in case you missed it And these days your neighbors might use sites like Nextdoor CraigsList and … Big Reuse or pay someone to refurbish it I have a cousin who spots abandoned furniture and antiques on the side of …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 14, 2023 - 12:30PM
What to know about buying in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, where there's a variety of housing styles but listings are scarce

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By Nancy A. Ruhling |August 17, 2022 - 1:15PM
10 tips for living on the fifth floor of a walkup building

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By Caitlin Delohery |July 19, 2022 - 3:00PM