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The Search

I found out my apartment used to be rent stabilized. Here’s how I determined if it was legally deregulated

By Celia Young |April 23, 2024 - 11:00AM

Renovation

6 steps to deal with flood or water damage in your NYC apartment

By Emily Myers |April 4, 2024 - 1:30PM

Affordable Housing

I won a $908 studio in Long Island City in NYC's housing lottery, but I didn't count on the culture shock

… that I would be able to move into my new apartment in two weeks For me it was a blessing for several reasons I wasnt … My cousins helped me move in and my aunts pitched in by buying my plates and stockpiles of toiletries It took months …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 5, 2024 - 1:30PM

Co-ops

10 steps to creating a stellar co-op or condo board application

By Emily Myers |February 5, 2024 - 9:30AM

The Market

The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

By Jennifer White Karp |January 25, 2024 - 2:30PM

Small Projects + DIY

My apartment really needs to be painted. How can I get my landlord to do it?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 18, 2024 - 1:30PM

Affordable Housing

How I won a $444 UWS studio in NYC's affordable housing lottery

By Lcee |December 19, 2023 - 12:30PM

Troubleshooting

How to prevent package theft and thwart 'porch pirates' in NYC

By Mimi OConnor |December 15, 2023 - 12:30PM

The Search

From owners to renters (twice): A couple says they will never buy in NYC again

… Usually when New Yorkers sell an apartment they buy something else But Elizabeth who works as a video editor … for working at home Heres Elizabeths story In New York City its a bit unusual to go from being owners to renters … apartment you want Click here to learn more … Deciding to buy again … We found the rental we wanted on Amsterdam …

By Marjorie Cohen |December 7, 2023 - 3:30PM

Neighborhood Intel

I’ve been a NYC doorman for 22 years. This is what I think about holiday tipping

By Kelly Kreth |December 5, 2023 - 12:30PM