Virginia K. Smith
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Small space holiday decorating, New York is the world's most Instagrammed city, and more Read More
December 9, 2016 - 11:15 AM
Christmas decorations that work in even the smallest apartment (Apartment Therapy)
Is anyone surprised that NYC is the world's most instagrammed city? (LLNYC)
One bold Queens broker is already trying to lure renters ahead of the L train shutdown
December 8, 2016 - 15:59 PM
"Fuhgeddaboudit!"
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Broker fees on rentals are now banned in the U.K., but New Yorkers shouldn't bank on it
December 8, 2016 - 13:59 PM
A campaign to ban "letting fees" actually swayed lawmakers. But it's a tough sell in NYC.
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We want more details on Paris' giant "pre-Civil War" townhouse on Netflix's "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life"
December 8, 2016 - 12:59 PM
Unsurprisingly, Paris is the only character in the new episodes who has significantly upgraded her real estate situation.
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WiFi will soon be in all subway stations, anti-gentrification holiday lights, and more
December 8, 2016 - 10:59 AM
Plus, photos from an Airbnb trip to North Korea.
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After the fire at Ghost Ship, how can New York's DIY arts spaces ensure safety? Read More
December 7, 2016 - 14:59 PM
Arts communities all over the country are still reeling from the tragic fire last weekend at Ghost Ship, an Oakland warehouse that served as a combination residence and performance space for musicians and artists who would otherwise have been priced out of the Bay Area's increasingly expensive housing market. And with more than 36 people dead, owners, residents, and frequent visitors of DIY spaces may also be asking a more practical question: How can we make sure this doesn't happen again?
