What to know about buying in Glendale, Queens, a diverse and affordable place with a pastoral feel

… The westcentral Queens community of Glendale where escape artist Harry Houdini and baseball legend Jackie … 30 years until they downsize People are also coming here to escape the hustle and bustle of other closeby communities … closest to the subway lines In the last 10 to 15 years the homes here sometimes sell for more than those in the 80s …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |June 29, 2022 - 12:30PM
Bedford Park, the Bronx: The insider's guide to living there

… Bronx is going through many changes and like many New York City neighborhoods at the moment it defies slick labels … Norwood to the north and Fordham to the south is different from the surrounding areas but is neither withdrawn nor … on weekends In the opposite direction Mosholu Parkway will take you to Bronx Park which has trails by the river that go …

By Marjorie Cohen |June 21, 2022 - 2:30PM
Moving to NYC for an internship and need short-term rental? Here’s Brick Underground’s best advice

… New York City is the epicenter for art fashion finance media and other industries so … internship here can really boost your resume But finding a rental here is always a challenge and it is especially hard … a variety of reasons Some buildings typically coops have rules against subletting and the same goes for landlords …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 7, 2022 - 3:30PM
Brick Underground's 2021 guide to the best Brooklyn neighborhoods for families: Bed-Stuy, Park Slope, Williamsburg, & more

… Brooklyn continues to be a very popular place for New York City familiesand that favored status became even more apparent during the pandemic  Compared to crowded and expensive … small kids Buses also serve the neighborhood Whether you take the subway or drive the commute is about an hour to …

By Mimi OConnor |October 25, 2021 - 9:30AM