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Illegal Conversions in New York City

What Are They and What Are We Going to Do About Them? According to NYC's official government website, an illegal conversion is altering an existing residential (or commercial) structure to include additional rooms, space, or units without permission from the...

5 Must-See Parks in Queens, NY

There’s nothing like living in New York City, but it gets so exhausting sometimes.  The complex network of streets teeming with interesting things, constant contact with people, wailing sirens at all hours of the day (and night), and the visceral,...

5 Best NYC Coffee Shops to Spend a Day Writing

Despite being one of the creative capitals of the world, New Yorkers are no stranger to running out of ideas from time to time. Whether you’re working on a book, script, or your up-and-coming blog, it’s inevitable that you...

A Look Inside the Ten Busiest Subway Stations in New York City

The value of a property is determined by a lot of things. As any real estate agent will tell you, the most important variable is “location, location, location.” Location strongly influences property values because while some aspects of the...

12 of New York’s Most Instagram-Worthy Restaurants

New York City is often considered the world’s melting pot. Cultures from every corner of the globe flock to this one vibrant city to rub elbows with other hopefuls looking to carve out their place in the world. All...

6 Neighborhoods With Breathtaking Views of July 4th Fireworks

With New York City on the verge of fully reopening, this Independence Day will definitely be one to remember. If you're ready to go view the July 4th fireworks, we've collected a list of great viewing areas around New...