Why we moved from Dallas to Battery Park City: We wanted to spend our retirement years in NYC

… a fouryear search they finally landed a Battery Park City condo Heres their story as told to Kelly Kreth I was born … on the Upper East Side and then decided to prioritize Downtown focusing on Battery Park City We worked with Kunal … elevator building called The Cove Club Its a wellmaintained condo building on the waterfront in Battery Park City and we …

By Kelly Kreth |October 10, 2025 - 9:30AM
Empty nester checklist: What to consider if you are buying or renting in NYC

… City Empty nesters are finding that downsizing and moving to an apartment in the city fits their lifestyle one that is … to find out what empty nesters should consider before buying or renting in NYC Heres what they advised Editors note  A …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 19, 2025 - 1:45PM
We're retiring soon and planning on moving to NYC. Should we rent or buy?

former vice presidents at JP Morgan who sold their home in New Jersey and bought a coop on the Upper West Side … Should you … destinations and shoppingplus access to Riverside Park and Central Park Lincoln Center and Broadway theaters are nearby …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 28, 2024 - 9:30AM
Home sharing with a senior: Roommate matching program makes living in NYC more affordable

… Having a roommate has long been a way to make living in pricey New York City more affordable For … organization that has been pairing hosts and guestswhich is how roommates are referred tosince 1981  Editors note  A … as possible The apartments layout with a bathroom thats accessible from both the bedroom and the living room makes …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 25, 2024 - 4:30PM
What's a reverse mortgage—and how common are they in NYC?

… mortgage loan Reverse mortgages are rare in New York City condo and coop buildings Thats particularly true for coops where they … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Buy … Negotiating + Financing … Bricktionary … mortgage … …

By Celia Young |April 2, 2024 - 3:30PM
Why we moved to NYC from Pittsburgh: Our daughter was relocating for work and we opted to experience the city together

… When her grown daughter gets offered a dream job in New York City Michelle Tang and her husband opted to move … fivebedroom townhouse for just under $600000 and lived there for four years After our daughters graduation we … from the A train and my daughter can get to work quickly … How apartment hunting in NYC is unlike anywhere else … In my …

By Kelly Kreth |August 18, 2023 - 9:30AM
How retirees can qualify for a rental apartment in NYC

… standard annual income requirement of 40 times the monthly rent is challenging enough when you have an incomewhen youre … and chief operating officer of the lease guaranty company Insurent  a Brick Underground sponsor says his … building or an owner who rents out apartments in a townhouse Elyanow says you may have a better shot at success   …

By Emily Myers |April 25, 2023 - 9:30AM