I lived near an assisted-living facility for the mentally ill. It was affordable—and often scary

… ago when the Flatbush Avenue area was on the rise I found a rentstabilized apartment near Prospect Park through a broker … it was affordable and over the years I didnt experience big rent increases But there was definitely a price to be paid … that wasnt  always  the case One guy would corner me and ask me to borrow money The first time he did so he kept …

By Kelly Kreth |December 10, 2019 - 9:00AM
How to find a quiet apartment in noisy Manhattan

… a listing mentions CitiQuiet or soundproof windows I once rented out an entire building right outside the subway in … train they made the noise bearable to a point where I could rent out every apartment in the building … What parts of a … of noise from neighbors Comandini says He also suggests asking your attorney to check the buildings board minutes …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |June 12, 2019 - 12:00PM
How does Localize.city's new apartment search compare to StreetEasy?

… familiar with the neighborhood where they are looking to rent or buy that works great But what if you dont know where you want to buy or rent because youre new to NYC or your needs have changed  … part of educating users and prompting questions you should ask about potential problems with an apartment … Road …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 6, 2019 - 2:00PM