Virginia K. Smith
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How to build your own loft bed, the unaffordable affordable housing, and more
October 8, 2014 - 10:59 AM
A DIY loft bed to maximize space in your rental (Apartment Therapy)
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An affordable rental in Williamsburg? Now's the time to prepare
October 7, 2014 - 13:59 PM
Updated, 10:15 a.m., 10/8, with rent information: The complete transformation of the old Domino Sugar Factory into a massive complex of apartments, offices and shops on the Williamsburg waterfront may be years away, but if you're hoping to apply for one of its 700 affordable rentals, it's time to get started now.
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No pet policy? No problem. How to write one for your building Read More
October 7, 2014 - 11:59 AM
Beloved though they are, pets can be a point of contention in any building, and it's always wise to have a policy in place regarding four-legged residents before you end up in a bizarre "no paws on the floor" dispute. So where to begin if your board is starting from (ahem) scratch?
Classic rental-search mishaps (and how to avoid them), why your apartment hunt is like a rom-com, and more Read More
October 7, 2014 - 10:59 AM
Research your landlord's rep and more ways to avoid classic rental-hunt missteps (My First Apartment)
Your search for a home: eerily similar to your search for a soulmate? (Apartment Therapy)
Low-Fee Rental Roundup: Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, Downtown Brooklyn, and more, from $1,199 to $4,450 a month
October 7, 2014 - 09:59 AM
NYC No Fee, Low Fee Apartments | Hell's Kitchen
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Think your Airbnb setup is perfectly legal? Maybe not, and here's why Read More
October 6, 2014 - 11:59 AM
Even if your short-term Airbnb sublet is in the clear of New York state law—meaning that you're staying in the apartment alongside your guest, who'll be there for under 30 days—there's still one person who can make or break your rental side hustle: the landlord.
