"Citizen Jane" revisits how Jane Jacobs defeated Robert Moses—and how New Yorkers can fight to protect their neighborhoods

… that would have effectively razed Soho and other vital NYC neighborhoods The latest tribute to Jacobs comes in the form … approach that takes into account the way people actually live For instance one of Jacobss bestknown theories is that … Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … LiveNeighborhood Intel … history … movies … zoning … Citizen Jane revisits …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 24, 2017 - 9:59AM
2017 real estate forecast: The Trump effect, concessions-mania, Bronx hype, the battle for the BQX, and more

… has also been somewhat more volatile than usual After years of nonstop price hikes the last year finally saw a slowdown … plans shaking up the outer boroughs and oh a little mayoral election on the horizon So no the next year may be a … expect them to have a huge impact on the market here in NYC Miller notes that while a rise in rates will usually …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 2, 2017 - 11:55AM
5 fascinating facts we learned at the Museum of the City of New York's new exhibit on zoning

… the world of zoning for New Yorkers the Museum of the City of New York just launched  Mastering the Metropolis New … and dwindling affordability Below five things we learned when we stopped by the museum last week for a sneak … public image and the sake of services for their residents … NYC tried to save its industrial neighborhoods to no avail … …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 16, 2016 - 2:59PM
De Blasio's big rezoning plan: what you need to know now

… to include a certain amount of affordable units in new construction ie more 8020 buildings Unsurprisingly the … for the inclusion of affordable units and housing for seniors The plan would also eliminate parking space … for rentstabilized digs Ask Sam How do I find out if my apartments supposed to be rentstabilizedand my landlord owes …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 7, 2015 - 8:59AM