Mar 10th 2010 3:27PM
The National Multi Housing Council's report, From NIMBY to Good Neighbors shows that 40% of Americans live in apartments and rentals by choice. In fact, that percentage has steadily risen 28% since 1999. Moreover, households earning $50,000 or more were the fastest growing segment of renters, this group totaling 3.6... Continue Reading »
Feb 12th 2010 1:45PM
Forget the snow: Your lawn chair-sitting days in the middle of Times Square have been extended! Mayor Bloomberg has decided to keep Times Square a pedestrian-friendly walking mall. This is tremendously good news for mid-town residents. Will the area be seen as a more desirable rental location in Manhattan? Will nearby... Continue Reading »
Jan 26th 2010 4:56PM
No visitor or local in New York City can avoid the city's ubiquitous "sidewalk sheds," those unsightly wood-and-scaffolding structures put up to protect pedestrians during building renovations around Gotham. Whether at the entrance of your apartment building or wrapped around your favorite retail outlet these eyesores... Continue Reading »
Jan 11th 2010 11:30AM
The news is awash with desperate landlords offering incentives in every shape and form to attract and retain tenants. What many may be overlooking is a larger trend: More than ever, renters want living space with easy access to good food. The New York Times recently profiled a butcher shop that expanded into a mixed-use... Continue Reading »
