From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

… When the rent rose for Gaia Trocchias Hudson Yard studio she decided … on Manhattans West Side  I had a studio apartment and the rent was $2900 to start and then went up to $3090 … she decided to move … I opted to move last spring when my lease was up for renewal and my rent was going up Instead of …

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM
What you can buy for $1 million in Greenwich Village

… and Ellen Leon an agent at Compass give us the inside story on Greenwich Village a vibrant artcentric neighborhood … have been converted to housing with each unit covering a single floor inventory is not plentiful StreetEasy lists … outdoor space There also are some buildings with smaller apartments that are closer to the East Village or that are …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |July 12, 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
Why I moved to NYC from Australia: A concert tour and record deal meant I could finally make music with my idols

… Newcomers features firstperson accounts about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and … at one time in the apartment next door to me which is currently on the market  Jamal was very knowledgeable and strongly encouraged me to lease this place despite it being the first place I saw I …

By Kelly Kreth |December 2, 2022 - 12:30PM
From Long Island City to Gramercy: After a breakup I needed my own space and to be near friends in Manhattan

… Note Brick Undergrounds series  Transitions  features firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one New York … a director of business development for an ad tech company near Times Square so I liked how easy my commute was I could … in my unit but you always need something to strive for The 1970s building has had a few updates and is currently …

By Kelly Kreth |September 2, 2022 - 1:00PM