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20 Tips for Surviving New York City on a Budget
September 5, 2011 – 4:22 pm | One Comment
View from the Highline

Maybe you saw last week’s semi-sappy post about leaving NYC. Well, this week I thought it might be more helpful to share some of my NYC honest-to-goodness learnings.
1) Use a broker when searching for apartments. …

Should You Buy Or Rent?
June 29, 2011 – 2:22 pm | 2 Comments
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We focus much of our site about renting apartments. How to do it – from dealing with landlords, finding new (and sane) roommates, or hunting down movers – we got your back.
But, housing prices are …

How to Spot Illegal Apartments -10 Tips for Apartment Seekers
April 24, 2011 – 3:25 pm | No Comment
NYC DOB

Do you know what the NYC DOB is? You should – The DOB is a great resource for apartment dwellers:
The NYC Department of Buildings ensures the safe and lawful use of over 975,000 buildings and …

Nosey or Noisy- Tips for Getting Along with Your Neighbors
March 16, 2011 – 4:00 pm | One Comment
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Neighbors. Everyone’s got ‘em.  Sometimes for the better…sometimes not.
Recently, our friends at Jezebel asked us if we could share any tips about how to get along with one’s neighbors and we were happy to oblige. …

How to make friends in your new hometown
October 22, 2007 – 11:53 pm | No Comment

How does a recent transplant make friends in a small town? If anybody knows, they should tell me.
Seriously, though. When people talk about moving, they talk about finding the best deals and being near public …