7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

… will depend on various factors such as location exposures square footage layout and any outdoor space That said the sales price of a firstfloor unit is typically up to 15 percent lower than a comparable unit on a higher floor If … That would seem to apply to renovations too where the meter is running every time workers have to wait for the …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2026 - 9:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… document your pets health and training A 2024 survey found that nearly threequarters of NYC rental listings say they … breeds or limit pets to only cats Some buildings do not allow pets in common areas These restrictions mean it can … animal even if their building has a nopet rule  Service animals typically have certification from the facility where …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … process Youll want to make sure the details are accurate  People are sometimes in a hurry and mistakes get made …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
From Greenwich Village to the East Village: I was moving in with my partner and wanted an elevator building for our dog

… raised in Potomac Maryland attended Indiana University and lived in Chicago for two years before deciding to return to … with two of my best friends from college It was 1000 square feet and had three bedrooms and two baths I was paying … both wanted to be in the Downtown area We also wanted to live in a building with a doorman and elevator where we …

By Kelly Kreth |May 12, 2023 - 9:45AM