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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…

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…

The Truth About NYC Commutes

Commuting to work is pretty much a nightmare. There’s no way around it. Whether by car, bus, or subway, the time and aggravation of getting between home and work can be a real trial. Here we lay out both nightmare and dream commuting scenarios. The Nightmare There are some particularly egregious commutes, pretty much anything on the 4 or 5 lines, and if you live in a transportation desert, you can expect to walk 15 minutes or more to a mass…

Neighborhood Guide to the East Bronx

Rap and Hip Hop music were born here. And although it hosts a wide array of ethnic groups, it’s predominantly influenced by the Italian-American culture. As a matter of fact, some have argued that Manhattan’s “Little Italy” has nothing over it. Yes, we’re talking about The Bronx- or if you like, The Boogie Down. Pretty much the only New York City borough that substantially lies on the US mainland. The rest are essentially islands. Now, don’t get me wrong. The…

How to Land Your Dream Apartment in New York City

Apartment searching anywhere can start out being very fun and quickly turn into a very time-consuming and daunting process. Looking for apartments in New York City, specifically, can leave seekers feeling very helpless due to higher rents, smaller living spaces and the need to be near the ‘perfect train.’ I would know, by 30 I had lived in midtown East, the Upper East Side, Midtown West, Queens and two stints in Brooklyn. Why is NYC so desirable? • Proximity to mass transportation:…