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1. The right curtain placement allows you to hide shelves, drawers and hangers. Many apartments for rent in New York lack closet space. This renter cleverly used this shallow alcove as a wardrobe. The center section, with the draws and the bars connecting to free standing shelves very cleverly makes great – and neat looking – use of that…
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Whether you’re searching for apartments for rent in Brooklyn NY or Manhattan apartments for rent, you will have to plan your move. There is the old do-it-yourself backbreaking way with U-Haul or you can use a professional mover to make sure that your furnishings arrive safely without causing you any back injuries. Whether you do the move yourself with…
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Brooklyn Heights is one of our very favorite neighborhoods. I lived there many years ago and loved it. It’s probably one of the finest neighborhoods for New York apartments. If you get the chance to live there, grab it! You’ll be glad you did. When it come to Brooklyn Heights apartments, the closer you are to The Promenade, the better…
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No fee rentals in NYC that are ideal for your needs can be difficult to find at times. Although there are a few landlords who pay a broker’s fee in order to rent their apartments, those situations are only found in high priced luxury buildings. Finding the perfect studio apartment for rent in NYC for you may seem next…
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It’s Spring. The time of revival. Nothing says “life” and “renewal” like new flowering house plants. I have never come across an apartment that didn’t look better or feel more “homey” with growing plants. Which is why when I worked for a landlord many years ago, I would always dress up the model apartment with lots of plants and flowers….
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Whenever we feature a group of apartments for rent in Queens, our boards light up. The reason is simple. No other borough has as many residential neighborhoods with reasonable rents and a generally high quality of life. Queens is full of parks and has generally good mass transit options. At the farther reaches of Queens , in Whitestone, Bayside and…
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Every day at RDNY.com, we see 150 to 250 new apartments come in. To be honest, most are cookie cutter apartments, of no particular noteworthiness. Don’t get me wrong. They are perfectly nice apartments to live in. They don’t, however, come with a lot of built-in character. Today was different. We had a bumper crop on new apartments come in….
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If you are new to Manhattan, or are planning on moving here from some other location, you will need to find your Manhattan apartment for rent. It goes without saying that Manhattan is a busy place, and with over a million residents in the mid-town region alone, finding apartments of any type or condition is a challenge. This is besides…
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A renter has written to us about his problems in finding a good Manhattan apartment rental. We have promised not to use his name for this post. The problem is his budget. He’s come to RDNY.com because he knows he can save almost two month’s of rent by not having to pay a broker’s fee. But it looks more an…
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Last week, a renter wrote to us about her search for Manhattan apartments. We thought she raised some good points about the problems of searching for Manhattan apartment rentals. Take a look… I currently live in Brooklyn apartment, and I am looking to move uptown. I just recently had a book published, and the advance I received is more than…
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All that ever matters is what apartments for rent in Manhattan are available today. And today, we have three wonderful choice locations with 2 bedroom apartments, doorman, and great locations. One is located in the Gramercy Park / Flatiron vicinity, another is located in the heart of the now trending Theater District, and the third apartment qualifies as a Central Park…
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Transferring or moving to New York City is a challenge in and of itself, so the last thing you need to worry about is searching endlessly for New York apartments. Using an apartment rental service is the best option you can choose because in a city of over eight million people trying to find and rent an apartment by yourself…
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Dear Amy, (one of our RDNY.com veteran agents) I have lived in Boston all of my life, and I have never imagined settling down anywhere else. Several months ago I met someone online and we started a whirlwind romance. We have discussed living together and the only way that will work is if I move to where he is, because…
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If you are one of the thousands of people that move to New York City every year, you should know how difficult it is to find a great apartment there. Regardless of your price range, there is a limited amount of property available that will fulfill all of your needs. The first thing that needs to be figured out is…
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Are you looking for updated New York apartments for yourself or a friend? Will this be your first time moving to the big city? Or do you already live in New York, and are looking for a change? Or more bang for your buck? If you are hunting for a new rental apartment, but your budget plays a factor, consider…
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If you are new in town, and you are looking for Manhattan apartments to rent, you will soon discover that it is a rather difficult undertaking. However, it is doable, with some time and effort, and the assistance of a no fee apartment rental service such as RDNY.com. The problem with using brokers, is that they are expensive. For instance,…
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To combat the issue of space vs. population, many property developers are leaving behind the “build upwards” model and instead are opting to build smaller. Enter micro-apartments, the new housing trend gaining interest in population-dense cities like Chicago, Boston and New York City. Micro-apartments are becoming more popular in these cities because they provide benefits to both parties – property…
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LifeEdited.com brought this column-kitchen (not sure if that’s a proper term) to our attention. We think that it’s a little to slick and a little too European to make it here – but it’s close to something that New Yorkers could adopt. It will be an expensive appliance, but then again, what is space worth in NYC? I can envision a…
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On March 30th of this year, I came across this article in Gothamist. My first reaction was sympathy for the woman who decided to take over her deceased aunt’s rent controlled apartment. After all, who wouldn’t want a $287 per month rent. Finally, I thought to myself, you could live in this city and have money left over to enjoy…
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Privately Owned Public Space (POPS) are located throughout New York City. They are exactly what they sound like: Spaces you can hang out in and enjoy. But because they are privately owned, they are low-key and don’t get the hype of major publicly-owned public spaces such as the Highline and Central Park (Zuccotti Park is the one POPS that did…
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Brooklyn statup Windowfarms has come up with a farming installation that could change the way we think about growing plants all year round in apartments and offices with limited outdoor space. Instead of numerous messy planting pots take over your window ledge or counter-space, the Windowfarms unit is vertical and takes advantage of the hydroponic growing system, which allows plants to…
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Gary Rosenberger of EconoPlay.com has prepared a report on the residential real estate scene in NYC and across the country. This report is read by Wall Street investors, bankers, and other who need to forecast the trends in real estate. The six page report is available to subscribers at http://econoplay.com/. But I’ll save you the $500 that the report costs,…
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You’re in a rental and dread the thought of staring at white walls for the duration of your lease. You can’t do anything permanent, because it’s a) prohibitively expensive; b) too labor intensive to undo when you move out; or c) your landlord won’t let you. Yada yada yada. Wallpaper and fabric are the obvious go-to for pattern. They cover…
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Look outside, things are changing. As winter gives way to spring, flowers bloom, temperatures warm and everyone is itching to get outside. This drastic environment change is a highlight of many people’s year, and it demands a coinciding interior upgrade. Wake up your apartment from its months-long hibernation with spring decor. Short on inspiration? A number of colorful, crafty, creative…
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This is a man moved by his consciousness to do something real, something concrete about homelessness in New York City. His plan works and he’s incorporated it as the mission of The Doe Fund. It’s been successfully used to house thousand and thousands of people. Here is what they do: They take in homeless people, referred to them by places…
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According to Curbed, in January, the average Manhattan apartment rental was only on the market for 9 days. When you’re looking for a Manhattan apartment rental, you have to make quick decisions and be ready to move quickly if you want to get an apartment that suits your requirements. To help aid in the decision-making process, it helps to have…
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Gizmag.com brings us an apartment sized sofa with big, comfy cushions and a special corner nook for your dog – with his own cushion. South Korean designer Seungji Mun has continued his trend of animal friendly furniture with his latest “Dog House Sofa” creation. On one side of the sofa, the large wooden armrest also doubles as a cozy dog…
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The number of doorman buildings in Brooklyn has skyrocketed in the past few years. The demand for nice studios, in nice buildings, with a doorman is tremendous. But generally, the more amenities a building offers, the higher the rents. But not necessarily if the building is in a ‘newly discovered’ neighborhood that hasn’t reached the height of popularity yet. In…
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NYC studio apartments for rent get all the love these days. Especially if they are studios in doorman buildings. And most especially if they are cheap NYC apartments for rent. That’s the trifecta of apartment rentals; studio, cheap, and in a doorman building. Today, we bring you three love such apartments for rent in Manhattan, in one of NYC’s top…
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Interacting with nature reduces stress and increases our ability to pay attention. Research is now showing that smelling nature “lowers our blood pressure dramatically and increases anti-cancer molecules in our bloodstreams” according to a recent Atlantic Cities article. For the past eight years, Qing Li, an immunologist in the department of hygiene and public health at the Nippon Medical School,…
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Studio apartments for rent in NYC are expensive and the demand is very high. In order to help you find an apartment in NYC, we have looked through our 3,000 plus Manhattan apartments to find you the 3 least expensive doorman studios as of today. Naturally, our selection is entirely no fee apartment rentals. Why pay an arm and a…
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When you lease a New York apartment, your landlord will require you to pay a security deposit. When your lease ends and you vacate the apartment, you’ll want your security deposit back. Here are answers to commonly asked questions about security deposits for apartments in New York. Q: Why do landlords collect a security deposit from tenants? A: New York…
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You come home one evening and you find your front door is open. At first, you’re in shock and denial. Maybe the Super needed to fix a leak. Then you enter slowly, looking around. Your large, flat panel TV is gone, and so is your MacBook Pro. The sinking feeling punches you in the gut. You’ve been robbed and suddenly…
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LifeEdited, as part of a team with Jonathan Rose Companies, Curtis + Ginsberg, Grimshaw and Scape Studios, was honored to be chosen a finalist for the adAPT NYC Competition. Our design was called CO: Compact, Connected, Complete. The goal of the project was to create a compelling and livable micro-apartment building–and one that could be realized in New York City…
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New York has no shortage of expensive apartments. But some neighborhoods are in a category of their own because it’s almost impossible to find reasonably priced rentals (or sales) in those neighborhoods. The two clearest examples of this is the West Village and Soho. If you’re looking for an affordable apartment rental in Manhattan, look elsewhere. By contrast, when it…
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Situated in the eastern part of New York City is Queens, an artists and antique lovers paradise. And this NY borough has a lot of culture to offer residents. From authentic cuisine, a melting pot of cultures and must-see museums, stadiums and art galleries, this concrete jungle city is calling your name. So, where’s your ideal neighborhood? The Northern hub…
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Soho is New York’s own little getaway. As one of the city’s most famous neighborhoods, Soho and its residents can be strikingly counterculture. The area’s artsy decor and its bohemian lifestyle can be felt even in the architecture. Step onto Wooster Street, and suddenly you feel worlds away from the stodgy buildings of midtown. The area was once home to…
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Midtown West was once know primarily as Hell’s Kitchen, home of the violent Westies gang. But times change, even if the Westies are still around. The once mostly Irish immigrant neighborhood has lost it’s immigrant roots. Prime real estate in Manhattan is just too valuable to remain a low rise, old-world stomping ground. Former federal prosecutor Rudy Giuliani’s prosecutions went…
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Queens New York Apartments, three words that seem to have gone together forever. Queens is the land of an almost infinite supply of six story apartment buildings. Block after block. But Queens is changing. As the most diverse borough in New York City, Queens is now home to almost every exotic immigrant group that has come to America. From every…
