Virginia K. Smith

Drama in Alec Baldwin's apartment building demonstrates the importance of hallway security cameras and the utility of frying pans in settling noisy neighbor disputes (NYT)

The evolution of one Tribeca Mitchell-Lama building and its residents, in photos (Slate)

Nineties nostalgia may seem inescapable these days, but at least in New York, there's one notable exception to the rule: lofts. Where cavernous spaces with open layouts were once all the rage—and evoked an "artsy" downtown lifestyle even when buyers were dropping millions on them—the New York Observer writes that more and more New Yorkers are starting to appreciate the benefits of closed doors.

An interior designer and a mosaics company created a new line of geometric-patterned tiles, and now we want all of them (NYT)

Harlem's still home to comparatively affordable condos, but won't stay that way for long (Bloomberg via Crain's)

Looking to rent in NYC—either by yourself or with roomies—and have $3,000 a month to spend? We've rounded up options currently on the market in your price range in all five boroughs, whether you're inclined toward a stately Upper West Side townhouse or a state-of-the-art luxury condo in Bushwick.