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This Is Why Craigslist Is No Bueno

Posted on 05.22.2013 03:17 pm
This Is Why Craigslist Is No Bueno
Unbelievable rental post on Craigslist.   - $850 / 1br - 1200ft² - Park Avenue & 72nd Street (Upper East Side)               Looking to rent my place for the summer as I will be traveling out of the country for a job and coming back in September. The company might extend… Read More »

5 Safety Tips for NYC Apartment Dwellers

Posted on 05.18.2013 07:17 pm
5 Safety Tips for NYC Apartment Dwellers
5 Safety Tips for NYC Apartment Dwellers   While reading through the most recent posts on the InsideDigs blog, I was struck by a bit of safety advice in the “Advice From the Walls of Your New NYC Apartment” blog post. About midway through there is a section titled “Don’t Overdo Social Media” that talks about… Read More »

Advice From the Walls of Your New NYC Apartment

Posted on 05.15.2013 10:08 am
Advice From the Walls of Your New NYC Apartment
  Advice From the Walls of Your New NYC Apartment It’s your first night in New York City. You’re exhausted: After the drive that brought you here After dragging all of your worldly possessions up four flights of incredibly narrow stairs After trying your best to unpack just enough so that you have a path from… Read More »

Clutter Hotspots and Daily Routines for Your Home

Posted on 05.08.2013 10:37 am
Clutter Hotspots and Daily Routines for Your Home
Clutter Hotspots and Daily Routines for Your Home   It's easy to feel overwhelmed when looking at your disorganized and cluttered home, but don't let that prevent you from cleaning up. One of the best ways to tackle the problem is to start small with simple, daily routines. How Can You Break the Cycle? Look at… Read More »

Life In Public Housing

Posted on 05.05.2013 11:08 am
Life In Public Housing
LIFE IN PUBLIC HOUSING by Rico “Superbizzee” Washington and Shino Yanagawa New York’s public housing projects have more residents than the entire city of Cleveland. But seven current and former residents reveal that life in the towers is not always as it seems.     More than 400,000 New Yorkers live in housing developments overseen by the New… Read More »

Avoiding Bait and Switch Broker Techniques in New York City

Posted on 05.01.2013 10:38 pm
Avoiding Bait and Switch Broker Techniques in New York City
  Avoiding Bait and Switch Broker Techniques in New York City   Finding an affordable apartment in New York City is tough enough without having to deal with rental agents and rental brokers. But when those brokers are employing shady techniques like the ‘bait and switch,’ finding a solid apartment can be even more difficult. The… Read More »

Make Your Small NYC Apartment Feel Larger

Posted on 04.18.2013 09:30 pm
Make Your Small NYC Apartment Feel Larger
Make Your Small NYC Apartment Feel Larger     This post is from Jake at RocketLease.com.   It is common knowledge that most apartments in New York City – at least the affordable ones – are small compared to those in other cities. Even dishing out extra money on a luxury apartment will likely place you in… Read More »

Spring real estate heating up, so move quickly, experts say

Posted on 04.18.2013 12:50 pm
Spring real estate heating up, so move quickly, experts say
Spring real estate heating up, so move quickly, experts say   By HEATHER SENISON   Looking for a new pad? Act quick or you may lose your chance. Inventory in the real estate market is in extremely high demand this spring thanks in part to fewer available spots, rental prices increasing earlier than expected and a… Read More »

NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette

Posted on 04.15.2013 03:56 pm
NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette
   NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette                    Original post here  Read More »

Top Apps for Visiting or Moving to New York City

Posted on 04.10.2013 01:42 pm
Top Apps for Visiting or Moving to New York City
  Top Apps for Visiting or Moving to New York City Whether you're visiting The Big Apple to tour museums and see a Broadway show or moving to attend one of the most premier art history schools in New York, acclimating to city life and navigating the concrete jungle can be an overwhelming experience. There are some… Read More »