Need to choose an independent living community in NYC? Here's a checklist

… Now that more independent living residences are opening in New York City … more than the usual considerations like location and cost though those factors remain important Amenities dining … other creature comforts come into play as do the quality of the staff and the surroundings  Fortunately theres no …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 15, 2022 - 3:30PM
What is independent living? A guide to the costs and services available at modern NYC senior developments

… living is not limited to retirement communities and nursing homes Independent living developments now cater to healthy … so you can rack up points  Residents often use money from selling a home to cover the costs or rely on retirement … restaurants … transportation … What is independent living A guide to the costs and services available at modern NYC …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 13, 2022 - 9:30AM
What to know about buying in Jamaica, Queens, a major transit hub with three distinct neighborhoods

… The Queens community of Jamaica which gave us Donald Trump Mario Cuomo the rapper 50 Cent and uberchef Rocco DiSpirito is a transportation and governmental center with a vibrant atmosphere The neighborhood is home to JFK International Airport and a cluster of courthouses serving …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |November 30, 2022 - 9:30AM
What to know about buying in Woodhaven, Queens, a tree-lined area with restaurants and easy access to transit

… easy access to transportation and to Manhattan and Rockaway Beach and theres hiking in Forest Park Rallis says … Where … a buyers market at the moment even though there are only 30 condos coops and singlefamily houses for sale according to … them because there are so few on the market now she says Rental apartments generally in twofamily houses cost $1700 …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |November 23, 2022 - 9:30AM
From the UWS to Prospect Lefferts Gardens: I wanted space, amenities, and to be part of a community

Artist and home décor store owner Caitlin Maestrini pooled her money with a new roommate to get more space and amenities in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn … is about the same for a three bedroom as her former studio apartment on the Upper West Side Heres her story I was born …

By Kelly Kreth |November 4, 2022 - 10:00AM
What to know about buying in Ridgewood, Queens, an up-and-coming community that's attracting artsy singles

… homes Most of the housing stock is 100 to 150 years old and is either brick or frame Until recently sixfamily … to $16 million Demkowicz says There are some condos Onebedroom units are about $500000 and two bedrooms are $650000 … Polishis available in Ridgewood The communitys legendary dining spots include Antica Trattoria which serves …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |October 12, 2022 - 9:30AM