I found an envelope of cash and bumped up my building’s holiday tips

… Planning holiday tips for building staff in New York City would be a lot less fraught with anxiety if … bills for staff tips Our apartment is north of East 96th Street and even further north of white glove territory we … noticed there was something stuck between two DVDs It was a blank envelope with six $100 bills in it This was puzzling I …

By Mary Lowengard |December 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
'Tis the season: What to consider if you’re selling your apartment or house in winter

… months arent typically the prime time to sell your New York City apartment The longaccepted guidance is to wait to … firm Modern Spaces  said whites creams or very soft pastelsespecially in satin or eggshell finishesfor walls ceilings … in a corner or behind plants or sculptures to add drama and make the space feel special Dorfman also suggested …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 12, 2025 - 9:00AM
You bought a NYC brownstone. How are you going to manage it?

… that arises That reality leaves many firsttime townhouse owners feeling overwhelmed when the dishwasher backs up the … Josh Blackman principal of Brooklyn management company  Brownstone Property Group  is to get organized before you … Brooklyn resident Dana Luria who bought a townhouse in Park Slope six months before the pandemic took this approach …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 4, 2025 - 11:00AM