Virginia K. Smith

Is this the winter you should start bike commuting? (Gothamist)

For your winter hibernation needs, the best NYC-centric podcasts (Brokelyn)

There are few things as coveted in New York City as a rent-stabilized apartment, and while there aren't nearly enough of them to go around, make no mistake: They're out there for the taking. (Even if it means months of strategic search efforts.) In the interest of simplifying the search, we rounded up currently available rentals that also fall under rent-stabilization. Now sit back, and enjoy that sweet, sweet rent freeze.

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Hey, this is nice: stories (and tips) from 20-somethings who've managed to buy themselves homes (The Financial Diet)

If location and natural light are two of the biggest deciding factors on the apartment hunt, this Upper East Side  one-bedroom may be tough to pass up: It's got its own glass-enclosed solarium (a rarity for a small rental), and is just a block away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on 81st between 5th and Madison.