Virginia K. Smith

Making the transition to an adult decorating scheme is always a tricky process, and for most of us, there's a pretty huge chasm in terms of years and budget between dorm-style decor and wall-to-wall West Elm. One key part of this process? Recognizing decorations that have made the sad, quiet transition from playful to played out.

Decorating tricks to make your cramped bathroom seem huge (or at least somewhat less cramped) (Apartment Therapy)

Unfortunately, application fees for rentals are more or less unavoidable (NYT)

If you're looking to rent for around $2,800 a month, we've combed the listings for options in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, whether you're in the market for a one-bedroom in the heart of the city, a two-bedroom fit for a small family, or a spacious outer-borough roommate share.

Proving that they're as set on becoming a source for connections as they are for information (and handy, interactive maps), the real estate data tycoons at Property Shark threw a Manhattan bash Tuesday night packed with brokers, lenders, and just about everyone else in the business of helping New Yorkers find a place to live (with BrickUnderground as a media sponsor).