Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?

… … Whether you are buying or renting it can make a lot of sense to opt for a studio over … apartment Of course having roommates comes with a different set of headaches Still some studios can function like a … wall to create a bedroom So heres a tip for apartment hunters Ask your broker to find out whether other studio …

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

… back to New York City to be close to family They opted to buy a small studio in Chelsea so they could also afford a … features firstperson accounts about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and live here now Have … who were interested in why we liked the building and what kind of work we did However the paperwork for the …

By Kelly Kreth |July 14, 2023 - 9:30AM
What you can buy for $1 million in Greenwich Village

… Have you always wanted to live in Greenwich Village but assumed you are priced out In this new series … is a way to net the nabe of your dreams New to buying NYC real estate Be sure to wrap your head around the … and vitality Greenwich Village which lies between the East and West Villages is bounded by 14th Street on the …

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 again New York City rents are at or near record … is keeping those rents highand it is much pricier to rent a studio or a one bedroom than it is to split the rent for an …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 3, 2023 - 12:30PM
Need to choose an independent living community in NYC? Here's a checklist

… Now that more independent living residences are opening in New York City … options and other creature comforts come into play as do the quality of the staff and the surroundings  … community Use it when calling or preferably visiting different buildings in person Indeed the journey starts there A …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 15, 2022 - 3:30PM
From Long Island City to Gramercy: After a breakup I needed my own space and to be near friends in Manhattan

… new place to live on her own She left her Long Island City rental and headed back to Manhattan where she found a Gramercyarea studio to launch … I applied for required that I already be in the city So I rented a small Airbnb in Harlem with a friendwe shared a …

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