Virginia K. Smith

When we consider New Year's resolutions, we typically think of a new diet, exercise, or budgeting regime (no judgment here if you've already abandoned your 2015 goals). But there's also such a thing as civic-minded resolutions, and the Bowery Boys have a great roundup of ways we can all be better New Yorkers in the coming year.

Below, a few of our favorite tips:

Can a landlord boot you from rent-stabilized digs if you winter in Florida? (NYT)

Bright pink bedding and other statement decor moves to try in 2015 (Refinery 29)

In most cities, turning unwanted furniture into a soggy home for plant life is as simple as tossing it into the backyard and letting nature take its course. If you live in a New York apartment, however, it's a potential DIY project.

When a movie or TV show is set in New York City—and if the people making it are savvy—real estate becomes part of the story itself. In Reel Estate, we look at some of the more memorable domiciles to grace the screen.