Virginia K. Smith

Renovations are always a delicate subject in co-op buildings, and if you're hoping to make the process as painless as possible, you'll want to approach your board exactly the right way.

If you've got a rent stabilized apartment, here's how not to get kicked out (DNAinfo)

And if you don't, here's how to avoid a rent increase regardless (Apartment Therapy)

A studio with pre-war details, lots of natural light, and an actual fireplace isn't something you find too often for $1,500 a month. Especially not in Central Harlem, which has seen a huge surge in popularity—and prices—over the past several years.