Why I moved to NYC from Houston: After a break up, my parents helped me buy a place of my own

… But when the relationship ended her parents helped her buy a studio in Gramercy Park instead Heres her story as … of MacKenzieChilds a vibrant home design company and it shows I went to private school and when I graduated in 2020 I … like that there is a landline in the unit that the doorman can call to let me know when I have guests The lobby has a …

By Kelly Kreth |December 20, 2024 - 9:30AM
Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?

… it can make a lot of sense to opt for a studio over a one bedroom especially when living solo A studio is typically much less … The median rent in April for a Manhattan studio was $3250 vs $4374 for a one bedroom In Brooklyn it was $2983 vs …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2024 - 12:30PM
Why I moved to NYC from Illinois: We wanted to downsize and be close to family plus lots of art galleries

… to go to the galleries which are such a special part of the neighborhood but I now go all the time They have such fun parties and you get to see art you cannot see in a museum They are free and have great …

By Kelly Kreth |July 14, 2023 - 9:30AM
The roommate dilemma: It's much more expensive to rent an apartment in NYC all by yourself now

… If youve sworn off renting an apartment with a roommate you may want to think … you have to ask questions A lot of questions Read The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect … and help you find someone who is a good fit Check out The 12 best sites for finding a roommate in NYC Not all renters …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 3, 2023 - 12:30PM