How much does moving to the suburbs cost vs. staying in NYC?

… is a look at the real costs and tradeoffs of moving to the NYC suburbs Editors note An earlier version of this post was … directions  … Property taxes are higher in the suburbs In NYC the average effective tax rate is less than 1 percent … and school district On the flip side moving outside NYC means no longer  paying city income taxes  Depending on …

By Brick Underground |November 25, 2025 - 10:30AM
The pros and cons of owning a NYC penthouse apartment

… Many consider penthouse apartments the  ne plus ultra  of New York City real … conduct facade or roof work every few yearsa requirement of NYCs Facade Inspection Safety Program FISP aka  Local Law 11 … … outdoor space … Penthouse … The pros and cons of owning a NYC penthouse apartment …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 21, 2025 - 10:30AM