Your vote: What you need to know about the affordable housing questions on the November ballot

… A previous version of this article ran in September 2025 We are presenting it again in case you missed it The measures … up with demandand early polling shows that the measures are popular Politico reported  We have failed to build the … off the November ballot earlier this month We believe in delivering real housing solutions that meet the needs of our …

By Celia Young |November 4, 2025 - 9:00AM
What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… for commercial or residential useand how many households are allowed at the address Whats more if youre a buyer … version of this article was published in November 2024 We are presenting it again with updated information for October … is required to occupy a building legally so  except in rare instances the city may issue a vacate order for …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC

… be finished by the projected movein date And what if there are problems with the construction Will these become your … general or initiate a lawsuit if the developer doesnt deliver as promised You can obtain a copy of the offering … that into their decision and decide whether they want to live in a residential condominium managed and operated by a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
From Prospect Heights to Prospect Lefferts Garden: We wanted three bedrooms so we could each have a home office

… was born in Westchester and attended NYU After graduation I lived in many places around the US My partner JP was born … move from one NYC neighborhood to another Have a story to share  Drop us an email  We respect all requests for anonymity … each way to come for dinner last weekend but my cousin now lives a short 10minute walk away We are so into Brooklyn We …

By Kelly Kreth |May 9, 2025 - 9:30AM
A sleeper no more: What new condo buyers can get in Kips Bay

… An Anonymous Neighborhood with Fringe Benefits noted the areas lackluster highrises The neighborhood which runs from … the mix … Prices for the latest condo projects in Kips Bay are comparable to new development in Manhattan So far in … new coop project at 201 East 23rd St is due to be delivered in 2026 Thats a largerthantypical gap in the quality …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 18, 2025 - 2:30PM
From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

… to New York City in 2018 for an internship and initially lived on Manhattans West Side  I had a studio apartment and … any amenities aside from an elevator We only had a laundry area in the basement that was used by the whole building I … has partnered with a laundry service that picks up and delivers directly to the building Its super convenient The …

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM