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

… firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one NYC neighborhood to another Have a story to share  Drop … at Lavazza North America and work Downtown My commute wasnt bad I would get the train at Penn Station and get off at … place … I now have a 683squarefoot studio with big living room windows on the sixth floor of 547 West 47th Street  a …

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from Houston: After a break up, my parents helped me buy a place of my own

… journalism program and planned to rent a place in NYC with her boyfriend But when the relationship ended her … beautiful I have lots of room for seating a big couch and two swivel chairs Ive made some great friends since coming … Ive had so far involve striking up conversations with strangers in the park Many of these interactions get super …

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 … experience I met my future husband when I was living in a 416squarefoot studio that I owned It was in a great … more square footage For some renovated and new construction apartments you may find developers shortchange the living …

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

… Foursided a great framing and gift shop Wrigley Field concerts and Cubs games the Music Box Theatre  and Uncommon Ground for concerts Joys Noodles Rice and Wakamono Sushi for food and …

By Kelly Kreth |July 14, 2023 - 9:30AM