Virginia K. Smith

New weekend goal: join an old timey Brooklyn social club (Brownstoner)

How to navigate NYC solo like a seasoned pro (Thrillist)

Brooklyn's seeing so many new apartments that developers *gasp* might not be able to charge the absolute maximum possible rent (WSJ)

Q: After forty years in my Upper East Side apartment, I received a buyout this year from a firm that wants to develop the property. I was told this was a long-term capital gain. However, I moved to Florida earlier this year. Do I still have to pay New York State capital gains taxes on the buyout if I've been a Florida resident for over half a year?

In a word: yes. Moving out of state doesn't exempt you from paying taxes of this kind, say our experts.

Either depressing or uplifting: here's a map of what the price of your NYC apartment could get you in different, upscale cities around the world (NeighborhoodX)

If you can't afford to own in the city, buy your country house instead (NYT, previously)

Yorkville as an affordable UES alternative? Not for long! (NYP)

Here's a map of neighborhoods where 311 complains about the homeless have spiked the most (Gothamist)

How to organize food in your fun-sized fridge (Apartment Therapy)