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 you may be wondering how they stack up This … centers indoor swimming pools libraries mini movie theaters and transportation are all common  But recent …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 15, 2022 - 3:30PM
Affordable housing lottery opens for 53 studio apartments for seniors on the Upper West Side

apartments at Park 79 on the Upper West Side through the affordable housing lottery  The building is set aside exclusively for seniors who meet income eligibility requirements The … some advice from successful applicants read How to land a rental apartment through NYCs affordable housing lottery And …

By Emily Myers |June 9, 2022 - 1:30PM
Can I get a reverse mortgage for a NYC co-op?

… A change to New York State law means coop shareholders aged 62 or older will soon be eligible for … who are 62 years old or more can make this possible Now coop shareholders of the same age will be eligible for this … the rules New York is trying to make it more equitable for coop owners but Gilbert says it will likely take some time …

By Emily Myers |December 8, 2021 - 9:30AM
Buying a NYC apartment for a retired parent? Here's what to consider

… senior housing developments with luxury amenities in NYC including the Watermark at Brooklyn Heights and … not as common as a parent buying for a grown childbut its a clue about a buildings rules on occupancy  something that … … Co-ops … family … retiree … sponsor unit … Buying a NYC apartment for a retired parent Heres what to consider …

By Emily Myers |July 14, 2021 - 9:30AM
Best Manhattan neighborhoods for a pied-à-terre if you're a frequent business visitor, empty nester, or international buyer

… little background how a piedàterre fits into New York Citys real estate ecosystem … How does a piedàterre differ from a … relatively speaking Kory recommends Midtown in the blocks numbered 30 through the 40s a central location near … constraints are a big influence as well with condo shoppers looking to maximize their dollars looking in areas …

By Mimi OConnor |December 2, 2019 - 1:00PM