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
empty nesters in modern kitchen
Rent
Empty nester checklist: What to consider if you are buying or renting in NYC
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?

… … The NYC rent vs buy dilemma is as timeless as it is vexing and … a comment about choosing to spend your retirement years in NYC Youll be in good company among seniors who enjoy the … Brick about her life in NYC Im out every night doing different thingsin the past month Ive been to the ballet theater …

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

… Sunrise at East 56th part of a fastgrowing chain of luxury independent living facilities These days New York seniors can take their … … Studios start at $12000 per month and one and twobedroom apartments at $23000 Extra activities such as tickets to …

By Marjorie Cohen |November 28, 2023 - 9:30AM
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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
newcomers brick underground
The Search
Why we moved to NYC from Pittsburgh: Our daughter was relocating for work and we opted to experience the city together
By Kelly Kreth |August 18, 2023 - 9:30AM