Virginia K. Smith

If you ever have the opportunity to live next to a famous person, back away slowly (NYMag)

Small-space decorating tricks to borrow from the Swedes (Apartment Therapy)

Finding a no-fee rental in New York can be tough enough, but a no-fee rental in a brand new luxury building, right on the border of Brooklyn's most beloved park? That's a hat trick.

Bill de Blasio gave his second annual "State of the City" speech earlier today, with a heavy focus on affordable housing. (As any New Yorker could tell you, the state of our city and the state of our limited, expensive housing, are very closely linked.) The mayor harkened back to a lot of his "Tale of Two Cities" rhetoric from his campaign days, but what does it all mean for your actual housing (or commute) situation over the next few years? Below, a few highlights:

Gaze upon these DIY misfires, feel better about your own botched weekend projects (BuzzBuzzHome)

Passive aggressive notes aren't just for roommates: some landlords leave 'em, too (The Billfold)