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The first day of the month sticks out for many tenants as time to pay rent. This monthly expense is one of the largest costs for renters and can place a great financial burden on tenants. If you're looking...

When faced with a new job, a new relationship, or simply looking for a change in surroundings, moving apartments is often necessary. Yet moving is a massive undertaking – from securing a new lease to furnishing the space, a...

Many people in NYC think gardening is out of their reach. Most people don’t have balconies or backyards, and it’s illegal to have a garden on a fire escape. However, there are plenty of ways to create a small...

Doing laundry can be a hassle, especially for those living in big cities or older homes in rural areas. Many pre-war apartment complexes don’t have in-unit laundry or a laundry facility, and washers and dryers can be ridiculously expensive....

Folks who are new to the city are inundated with new experiences. They need to learn about the subway, they need to get to know their neighborhood, and they need to figure out how to fit everything inside their...

Those who have ever shopped online have likely had a package stolen. It happens a lot in NYC. It’s estimated that 90,000 packages are stolen in the city every day. If people have a doorman or a package room,...