Virginia K. Smith
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"The Money Pit" will make you reconsider that quaint fixer-upper
February 23, 2017 - 14:59 PM
The movie isn't so hot, but it's cathartic for anyone who's ever renovated.
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Life inside the city's Trump buildings, the case for requiring landlords to get a license, and more Read More
February 23, 2017 - 10:59 AM
What it's really like to live in one of New York's Trump buildings (NY Mag)
Why can't we require city landlords to get a license before renting out property? (Gothamist)
How to negotiate a deal in the weakening condo market
February 23, 2017 - 09:59 AM
Developers are offering up freebies to entice buyers.
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Buy a townhouse (with basketball court!) near the Second Avenue subway—at a $2 million discount
February 22, 2017 - 12:59 PM
Spoiler: It's still very expensive.
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Have a drink inside the Woolworth Building, a battle brews in Gramercy, and more
February 22, 2017 - 10:59 AM
Plus, a $1,000 MetroCard, and a change to affordable housing calculations.
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8 portable islands to turn your kitchen into a moveable feast
February 22, 2017 - 08:59 AM
Have them front and center when you need them, and roll them to the side when you don't.
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