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Memorial Day: Things to do in the LES + Local Getaways
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner- and if you haven't yet, it's time to start planning your weekend of activities. The best parts about living in New York City is that there are endless things to do, and that you're within a...
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Is Airbnb Legal in NYC? Local Law 18 Rules Explained
Is Airbnb legal in NYC? This is a question on many people's minds in New York City. In short: yes, technically, the service is still legal in the city. But Local Law 18 has made most common short-term rental arrangements either impractical...
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Types of NYC Apartments: Studios, Lofts & More
Rental listings in New York City can seem confusing. That's because they include phrases like "alcove studio," "junior 4," and "convertible" and if you're looking for an apartment in the city for the first time, these terms might sound...
Read MoreCo-op Board Interview Questions (& How to Answer)
Reaching the final stage of a co-op purchase in New York almost always means one more step before the keys are yours: the board interview. For a lot of buyers, this is the part that feels the most nerve-wracking, since it's the one piece...
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Best Time to Rent in NYC - Cheapest Months to Move
Renting in New York City follows a fairly predictable seasonal pattern. And if you time it right, the difference in your monthly rent can be significant. And yes, it's not a myth: the best time to rent in NYC really does exist, and the...
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How to Rent Out Your Apartment in NYC? A Landlord's Guide
Becoming a landlord in New York City, even if it's just one apartment, is not simply a matter of "posting an ad and waiting for calls." There are specific laws, obligations, and nuances that are important to understand in advance so you...
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NYC Mansion Tax: Rates, Calculator & How Much You Pay
Buying a home in New York City comes with a stack of costs that rarely show up in the sticker price, and the mansion tax NYC buyers face is one of the largest. This state-level charge kicks in the moment a residential purchase hits $1...
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Does Breaking a Lease Hurt Your Credit Score?
Does breaking a lease hurt your credit? Not directly, and that surprises a lot of renters who assume the moment they hand back their keys early, a red flag shoots straight to Equifax or TransUnion. The reality is more layered: signing a...
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Documents Needed to Rent an Apartment in NYC + Checklist
New York's rental market doesn't wait around. A unit listed Monday morning can have two or three completed applications by Monday afternoon, and sometimes even sooner. Renters who've already pulled together the documents needed to rent an...
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Best Long Island City Neighborhoods to Live in 2026
Long Island City used to be the place you passed through on the way somewhere else - a stretch of warehouses and rail yards between Queens and Manhattan. That's really not the case anymore. Twenty years of development have turned the...
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Moving to NYC? Tips & Complete First-Timer's Guide
Moving to NYC rarely feels simple the first time around. There's a lease to sign, a budget to stretch, boxes to pack, and a subway map that looks more like a plate of spaghetti than an actual transit system. The good news: most of that...
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Co-op vs. Condo in NYC? Differences & Which to Buy
Choosing between a co-op and a condo really comes down to your finances, your lifestyle, and your goals. A co-op costs less upfront but comes with strict board rules. A condo costs more but offers true ownership and much more flexibility....
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