Virginia K. Smith
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A leaked new memo shows that the controversial new BQX Streetcar may not get funding
April 19, 2017 - 12:30 PM
Mayor Bill de Blasio has since admitted that the city needs to take a close look at any potential funding gaps.
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Private islands for the price of NYC apartments, "smart locks" for vacation homes, and more
April 19, 2017 - 11:15 AM
Plus, the New York Historical Society is providing resources for immigrants studying for their naturalization exams.
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FogoAzul drumline founder Stacy Kovacs on having good landlord luck, why brownstones "aren't that exciting," and more
April 19, 2017 - 09:59 AM
"I wish I would have experienced NYC in the 80's and 90's. My friends now who were here at that time have great stories."
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Snap up a window-filled studio with easy access to Lincoln Center and Columbus Circle
April 18, 2017 - 15:59 PM
A room of one's own in the northern reaches of Hell's Kitchen.
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Map: Find the median rent of a one-bedroom near your NYC subway stop (and how much it's gone up in the last year) Read More
April 18, 2017 - 14:59 PM
It's no secret that your proximity to a desirable subway stop or line can have a dramatic effect on how much rent you pay. (See: the steady upward march of prices along the L line in north Brooklyn, and the expected spike in rentals along the newly-opened Second Avenue subway stops.)
Rents aren't rising near the 2nd Avenue Subway, the rise of Urgent Care clinics in Brooklyn, and more
April 18, 2017 - 10:59 AM
Plus, how to find a plant that'll survive in your apartment.
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