retiree

New senior development at 350 Livonia Ave. in Brownsville

Rent

Senior-only housing lottery launches for 47 rent-stabilized units in Brownsville

By Cassidy Jensen |February 18, 2026 - 2:00PM

Battery Park, Pier A and the buildings of downtown Manhattan

Buy

Why we moved to NYC from Dallas: We wanted to spend our retirement years in the city

By Kelly Kreth |October 10, 2025 - 9:30AM

Rent

Empty nester checklist: What to consider if you are buying or renting in NYC

… Some empty nesters who are returning to the city lived here when they were younger Others are moving to NYC … note A previous version of this article ran in January 2018 We are presenting it again with updated information for … for the convenience factor however Holmgreen said her most requested feature is outdoor space of some kind The …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 19, 2025 - 1:45PM

The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan

Non-Traditional Buyers

We're retiring soon and planning on moving to NYC. Should we rent or buy?

By Jennifer White Karp |May 28, 2024 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Home sharing with a senior: Roommate matching program makes living in NYC more affordable

By Jennifer White Karp |April 25, 2024 - 4:30PM

Beautiful sunset after heavy rain shot in East Harlem, New York.

Affordable Housing

How to freeze your rent through two NYC programs

By Celia Young |April 3, 2024 - 1:30PM

New York, NY, USA - December 21, 2015 - Home alone above the former L’ Greta Spa in New York City.

Negotiating + Financing

What's a reverse mortgage—and how common are they in NYC?

By Celia Young |April 2, 2024 - 3:30PM

Barbara Fleischman with Chef Jim at Sunrise at 56th

The Market

At age 99, I moved to a luxury senior living facility. Here’s what it’s like

By Marjorie Cohen |November 28, 2023 - 9:30AM

The Search

Where seniors can find luxury independent living residences with resort-like amenities plus 24/7 personal care

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 22, 2023 - 11:30AM

The Search

Why we moved to NYC from Pittsburgh: Our daughter was relocating for work and we opted to experience the city together

… about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and live here now Have a story to share Drop us an … for anonymity My husband and I are mostly retired I do some website design and programming mainly for small nonprofits … … Rent … The Search … Crown Heights … retiree … The Newcomers … Why we moved to NYC from …

By Kelly Kreth |August 18, 2023 - 9:30AM