There are many reasons to move to New York City, but the one that newly-minted New Yorkers revel in most is that constant feeling of experiencing something that could exist “only in New York.” It could be catching buskers in Union Square performing a violin rendition of Billy Jean, brunching on dim sum in Chinatown [...]
(Source: The Clarion-Ledger) Whether you’re moving to a new place, making space for a new roommate, or just in the mood for some spring cleaning, sometimes a purge is necessary. Knowing where to start and what to get rid of can feel like a daunting task, especially if you’re a low-key hoarder who [...]
For most of us, an apartment with outdoor space is out of budget so public parks become the default solution. From Saturdays laying out in Sheep Meadow to morning runs around the reservoir, Central Park is hands down the best and biggest public outdoor space around. But sometimes the schlep from the subway to prime [...]
After spending the winter cooped up inside, it sometimes seems as though New Yorkers will do anything to get that extra time outside. Unfortunately, few of us have apartments that offer outdoor space, relegating the majority of NYC residents to public parks. That’s all about the change, though, if the frequency with which everyone is [...]
(Source: Sarah Joy via Flickr Creative Commons) When you live in a city of 8.5 million people and ever-rising rents, the only financially viable living option is an apartment you share with many other people. And although it is technically illegal for more than three unrelated people to live together in New York, [...]
Source: Matt Long via Flickr Creative Commons Renting with roommates is like any other roommate situation in New York City. Full of trade-offs. We all have our roommate horror stories but there is a world of difference between a roommate who eats your leftovers and roommate who stiffs you on rent or invades [...]
via GIPHY Breaking up is painful. It’s even more painful when the logistical hurdles extend beyond returning some stuff and re-activating your Tinder account. When you live together, dealing with the apartment can be one of the most complicated aspects of the breakup. If you’ve found yourself in this position, don’t panic. You certainly won’t go [...]
Source: Mark Powell via Flickr Creative Commons Signing a 12-month lease and shelling out three months of rent upfront is par for the course when it comes to New York City rentals. But let's face it, that's an inordinately binding and absurdly expensive proposition. Even if you're cool with long-term commitments and flush [...]
So you’ve decided to pack up your bags and come to New York City, huh? Moving to NYC is a daunting task for anyone, eliciting questions like: Where should I live? What subway is the best to live near? Will I be able to ever see a tree? Additionally, the NYC housing market doesn’t make [...]
Gems or junk? (Source: CCGH via Flickr Creative Commons) Are stoop sales a thing of the past? As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, it seemed like you could hardly go a sunny weekend without passing at least a couple around the neighborhood. But now that eBay, Craigslist and even Facebook are the [...]