A once-forgotten part of the city, the neighborhood north of Houston Street now has a vibrant retail and cultural scene — and some of the priciest housing. Living In … NoHo, Manhattan Ara Fitzgerald moved into a spacious apartment in NoHo in 1971, when the area north of Houston Street did not yet have that name and was considered dangerous territory. “It was kind of a no-man’s land,” said Ms. Fitzgerald, 73, a dancer and choreographer. But it was becoming…
Category: Renters
Three Ways to Find a Good Landlord
Finding a good landlord is just as important as finding a good apartment, especially now with unemployment and health concerns. Apartment Therapy has a helpful article, “How to Find a Good Landlord” with three things renters should look when they want a good landlord-tenant relationship that’s beyond one that’s transactional. Since real estate is a financial investment, tenants should look for these three things: Alignment – Relationship that is a good fit for the landlord and for you Responsiveness –…
4 Tips for Renters Affected by COVID-19
There are always unknowables in New York real estate. Now there is infinitely more uncertainty regardless of your individual situation. That’s what GoHomeNY is here for. GoHomeNY cares and wants to help you with helpful tips, resources and information for living well through a crisis. 1. Care for Renters in NYC Want to know how you can help or need help? Any New Yorker’s affected by COVID-19 and needs help or wants to help those affected go to Help…
What NYC Renters Need to Know During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend life in New York City, there’s a looming worry among renters throughout the five boroughs: What happens on April 1? For many tenants, that’s the next date that rent is due; but if people are out of work or have lost other sources of income as a result of the outbreak, they may not be able to pay rent. Other New Yorkers who were planning on moving at the beginning of the month are now…
A Student’s Guide to Renting in NYC
Congratulations! You’re attending school in New York City! Going off to college is one of the most exciting things you do in life, especially when it’s coupled with moving to a new place. But it can also be daunting. Whether you’re moving right into an apartment your freshman year or are looking to move out of your dorm hall, I’m here to help you navigate your way through renting as a student in NYC. I went to NYU in 2010…
Neighborhood Guide to Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights
When New Yorkers venture out of Manhattan and into residential Brooklyn, they typically stop heading south at Park Slope. Long time Bay Ridge residents rejoice, because they like the keep the neighborhood to themselves. Influxes of transplanted north Brooklynites and Manhattanites could mean increases in rent, property taxes, and crowds, but that doesn’t mean that Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights aren’t great places to live. Quite the opposite, in fact. Green Space Bay Ridge, on the western coast of south…
What You Need to Know About the L-Train Shut Down & How It Will Affect You
Are You Ready? The temporary shut down of one of New York City’s most-used trains has been creeping up on commuters for over a year now, but it’s official date of shut down is no longer too far out of reach. According to AM New York, the MTA announced the 15-month long shutdown of the L-train will begin on April 27, 2019. A mere 4 months from now. Hurricane Sandy Although, it is not the entire L-train that will be…
Real Estate Happenings
It is a great time to have a listing on the market in Long Island City – with the buzz surrounding Amazon’s decision to split their new headquarters between Long Island City, NY and Crystal City, VA attendance at open houses has shot up and investors are focused on these new hot neighborhoods. While homebuyers have often sought out more square footage for a smaller price tag in the outer boroughs there was a palpable spike in interest just after…
Neighborhood Guide to Greenwich Village
by Camille Coric. Known for its dynamic parks, lively nightlife, young population and prime position in Lower Manhattan, Greenwich Village is a gem of New York City. From food to what the locals won’t tell you, here is your complete guide to Greenwich Village. Housing Cheapest you can get At the moment, the cheapest listing on the market in Greenwich village is a studio on Houston Street for $2,050. The average rent price in Greenwich Village is $4,197 so this…
How to Have a Good Relationship with Your Landlord
Your relationship with your landlord in New York will be, at best, complicated. Because there is such a high demand for housing in New York, your landlord might be less than thrilled to do all the work to keep you as a happy tenant. After all, they probably can rent the apartment or house to someone else in a month. Does this mean your landlord is scum? Of course not, but there are several things you can do as a…