Virginia K. Smith

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A private island for sale, surviving as a new New Yorker, and more
By Virginia K. Smith
May 26, 2015 - 11:45 AM

A home on this private island off Connecticut is still cheaper than most Manhattan townhouses (Daily Mail)

How to survive your first few jobless, apartment-less months in the city (NYO, previously)

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A Roosevelt Island rainbow pool, the city's best community gardens, and more
By Virginia K. Smith
May 22, 2015 - 10:59 AM

Honestly, we'd move to Roosevelt Island just for easy access to this technicolor swimming pool (Colossal)

Get your hands dirty this weekend in one of NYC's 10 best community gardens (Gothamist, previously)

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New data tool: search for apartments based on investment potential
By Virginia K. Smith
May 21, 2015 - 14:02 PM
Everyone knows at least in the abstract sense that New York real estate is a solid investment, but what if you could specifically search for apartments based on their investment potential? Such is the thinking behind RealtyHop, a new sales listings site launched yesterday by the team behind rentals database RentHop (a Brick advertiser).
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Community garden season is officially here
By Virginia K. Smith
May 21, 2015 - 12:15 PM
This Memorial Day weekend might not be quite warm enough for that trip to the beach we've been craving all winter, but it's a still a perfect time to re-acquaint yourself with that other beloved local outdoor space you probably haven't visited in months: your local community garden.
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New York's priciest 'hoods for renters, a glow-in-the-dark toilet, and more
By Virginia K. Smith
May 21, 2015 - 11:30 AM

New York's most expensive neighborhoods to rent, mapped (Curbed NY)

You probably need a glow-in-the-dark toilet seat in your life (NYDN)

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An $820/month studio—and a $940/month one-bedroom—are available in Bushwick
By Virginia K. Smith
May 20, 2015 - 13:38 PM

Note: BrickUnderground is in no way affiliated with New York City public housing. If you are interested in applying to this or other affordable housing developments, please go to the NYC Housing Connect website for information and instructions.

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