Who makes the best NYC neighbor: a friend or a stranger?

… of humans  We asked five New Yorkers Would you rather live in a building where everybody knows your name Or stay … will get to know Im friendly and I like to get to know my neighbors Its just part of living in close proximity with … for a new place for exactly this reason I dont want to live in a building brownstone where I know everybody really …

By Mayra David |May 26, 2015 - 3:45PM
Sometimes your only option is to narc on your neighbors

… some of us would argue that stoners make ideal and docile neighbors not everyone is dying to live in a cloud of someone elses smoke We dont smoke … try gifting them with a vaporizer Related  Does it pay to live in a nonsmoking building Keeping your place stinkfree …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 7, 2015 - 1:59PM
New York's hottest new amenity is chickens

… option it might be a good idea to be extra friendly to the neighbors when you move in The last thing this city needs is … what you need to know NYC hack turn your backyard into a home office with a highdesign shed The great NYC outdoors FAQs for those lucky enough to have terraces roofdecks and …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 5, 2015 - 3:59PM
Is now the right time for a co-op to re-finance?

… Q  We live in a large coop that is considering refinancing our loan We would have to pay a rather large prepayment penalty but with … nows the time to pull the trigger   say our experts If you can save money year over year by taking advantage of the …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 5, 2015 - 1:15PM