Ask these questions before moving into that shiny new rental

… the best advice our experts have shared through the years An as yet unused roof deck A pristine pool The knowledge … divine But dont let that shiny newness distract you from asking the tough questions Read on to find out some of the many things you need to learn before renting a place in a newly built building   … When can you …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |March 19, 2015 - 4:15PM
Mayor de Blasio's "State of the City" speech: 4 takeaways

… of the City speech earlier today with a heavy focus on affordable housing As any New Yorker could tell you the state … Queens Sunnyside Yards alone is slated for 11000 affordable apartments  For the first time in New York City history we …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 3, 2015 - 4:24PM
Vinegar Hill buyers face down new construction's worst case scenario

… Buying in a building thats still under construction always has its risks but its rare that you hear … to budget time for unexpected delays when moving into new constructioneven the most tried and true developers … movein dates without much leverage for the buyer so have a lawyer read the fine print closely before you sign on the …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 12, 2015 - 11:59AM
The brownstone's flashier cousin: 5 newly built Brooklyn townhouses for sale

… Plenty of New Yorkers would like to live in a brownstone but dealing with the hassleslack of outlets … a triplex apartment for the owner including a landscaped private backyard and private curbside parking as well as a … garage that opens right into the first floor a custom chefs kitchen a terrace thats already got an outdoor grill …

By Virginia K. Smith |October 3, 2014 - 9:59AM