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

… to New York City in 2018 for an internship and initially lived on Manhattans West Side  I had a studio apartment and … firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one NYC neighborhood to another Have a story to share  Drop us … the train at Penn Station and get off at Wall Street The best part of living close to Hudson Yards is being near the …

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM
Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?

… buying or renting it can make a lot of sense to opt for a studio over a one bedroom especially when living solo A studio is typically …

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

… her story  I was born in Ohio and raised in New Jersey I lived in New York City from 1988 to 1995 when I was right … was in a senior living residence The inventory in the NYC neighborhoods we looked at was much lower than in the … my youngest when she is home from school My eldest lives in Brooklyn and she is so happy to have us nearby We have no …

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

… wanted to live in Greenwich Village but assumed you are priced out In this new series Brick looks at listings in New … postwar buildings its not cookie cutter and the streets arent on a grid The housing stock is as diverse as the … she adds … Are there any newer condo developments I should check out … Newer condos typically offer the most luxurious …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |July 12, 2023 - 9:30AM
Need to choose an independent living community in NYC? Here's a checklist

are opening in New York City you may be wondering how they stack up This lifestage transition involves more than … and the surroundings  Fortunately theres no onesizefitsall senior living solution You have choices especially now that … occupancy Newer buildings also have two and threebedroom apartments and even penthouses Thats true too if you want to …

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 … I applied for required that I already be in the city So I rented a small Airbnb in Harlem with a friendwe shared a … broken machines  Editors Note Brick Undergrounds series  Transitions  features firstperson accounts of what its like …

By Kelly Kreth |September 2, 2022 - 1:00PM
Moving to a NYC rental apartment on a tight budget? Here's Brick's best advice

… a tight budget Being flexible about where youre willing to live is the best way to get an edge Check out outer borough neighborhoods farther from Manhattanespecially if you can … can also check out Bricks Neighborhood Secrets column for intel on specific neighborhoods  … Look for a nofee rental  …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |August 2, 2022 - 12:30PM