Virginia K. Smith
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A crazy Connecticut castle, Madonna sues her co-op board, and more Read More
April 4, 2016 - 10:59 AM
The backstory behind that over-the-top Connecticut castle that's been on the market since 2014 (LLNYC)
Even Madonna sometimes has to deal with co-op board drama (NYDN)
My neighbor's so careless she's putting the entire building at risk. What can I do?
April 4, 2016 - 09:59 AM
What to do about a downstairs neighbor who leaves the building wide open—and her gas running unattended.
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Open house roundup: Spend your weekend touring New York City's newest buildings
April 1, 2016 - 11:59 AM
Spend the weekend scoping out some of the city's newest apartment offerings.
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Bad news for Stuy Town, secrets of an Airbnb superhost, and more Read More
April 1, 2016 - 10:59 AM
Why the new Stuy Town deal might not be such good news for tenants (Gothamist)
Unsurprisingly, life as an Airbnb "superhost" is lucrative (The Billfold)
Which Brooklyn neighborhoods have the best (and worst) commute times? (Brownstoner)
Teen rooms, stroller valets, and pet spas: the future of NYC's amenity landscape Read More
March 31, 2016 - 14:59 PM
As prices keep rising and developers rabidly compete for the affections of New York City's most well-to-do residents, new construction buildings keep upping the ante with over-the-top amenities. (Remember the building in Williamsburg that offered buyers a free trip to Amsterdam as part of the deal?)
Are virtual reality listings the future of apartment-hunting, or just a high-end gimmick?
March 31, 2016 - 11:59 AM
When you can't check a space out in person, will this do?
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