Virginia K. Smith
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Reel Estate: Robert Durst, a penthouse and a nasty co-op fight? "All Good Things"
December 11, 2014 - 11:59 AM
Need extra proof that the truth is always, always stranger than fiction? Look no further than HBO's forthcoming documentary on Robert Durst
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New York's richest 'hoods, DUMBO is headed for price hikes, and more Read More
December 11, 2014 - 10:59 AM
If you want ultra-wealthy neighbors, move to DUMBO or the West Village (Business Insider)
Related: DUMBO's only going to get more expensive in 2015, in case you had your hopes up (NYP)
Even With Its Rent Hikes, New York is the country's most "livable" city Read More
December 10, 2014 - 12:59 PM
A handy new stat to pull out should you need help justifying what you pay in rent (or pacifying your dad who just doesn't understand why you insist on living in the big city): New York has been ranked as the country's most "livable" city for people under 35. Affordability be damned.
Christmas trees on demand, how to throw a stylish condo party, and more
December 10, 2014 - 10:59 AM
File under "Christmas miracles conveniences": two more options for tree delivery (Brooklyn Based, previously)
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New York's most—and least—affordable areas, mapped in 3D
December 9, 2014 - 11:59 AM
Data maps are getting to be nearly as much of a New York pastime as complaining about the cost of housing, and a new series of graphics is here to help us enjoy both (and in three dimensions, no less). The above map comes courtesy of Constantine Valhouli, a principal at the Hammersmith Group, a consulting firm that focuses on real estate and market analysis—he's previously released a map of the city's notable musical references.
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How to handle the building's hoarder, an online bedbug support group, and more
December 9, 2014 - 10:59 AM
A hoarder for a neighbor is a problem best solved by the building's board (Habitat Magazine, previously)
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