Home Living

Are you wondering how you can get started in real estate? If you’ve never owned a home before, investing in property can seem like a daunting task. But, by breaking up the process into actionable steps, you’ll be on...

Grandma and Grandpa don’t want to live on the other side of the city from their grandkids anymore. And why should they? Intergenerational housing in New York City is not a new thing, but it is increasingly popular, especially...

Yesterday we discussed the mechanics of how to tip your doormen, and answered: Is it better to tip in cash, checks, or gift cards? Our rental guide also mentions how much you should tip your doormen. Today we move...

What is the customary tip for your luxury high-rise doormen? or for that matter, your super, your porters, and housekeeper? Every other guide simply defers to the non-advice of "it depends." So we will try to be more concrete....

One of the best parts about living in an apartment during the winter is not having to worry about shoveling your driveway or yard. However, things aren’t always peaches and cream when it comes to living in an apartment...

Signing a new lease and finally getting all moved into your new apartment is a great feeling. However, nothing can ruin this feeling quite like loud music, bad smells, loud crashes, or yelling coming from your neighbors. Some neighbors...