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Redrawing the American City

December 11th, 2009 No Comments

On a warm, sunny day in July, I took a ride to the top of the Sears Tower in Chicago. By coincidence, it happened to be just a few days after the city’s most distinctive landmark was officially renamed. It’s now called the Willis Tower, for a London-based insurance company that acquired the naming rights. [...]

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You Asked, We Responded

December 8th, 2009 No Comments

We’ve been busy over the last few weeks!
Send messages to brokers and landlords!
See an apartment you like? Click “contact agent” and send a personal message. Ask about fees, square footage, where’s the nearest Starbucks… all while remaining anonymous.
Brokers and Landlords can now also send you messages along with apartments that match your search and any [...]

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You Asked, We Responded

December 8th, 2009 No Comments

We’ve been busy over the last few weeks!
Send messages to renters!
See a renter you want to work with? Click “contact renter” and you can now send a personal message along with your listings and rates. Even better, you can send messages back and forth (for free) until they decide to exchange contact information. Put their [...]

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Creepy Creeper!

December 8th, 2009 84 Comments

Apartment Creeper Interview
#1 - Are you sh#ting me?
A - No, this is every bit as real and messed up as it seems

#2 - What did you do when you saw the footage?
A - I immediately left my apartment and called the police.
#3 - Who is that girl?
A - I have no idea, she didn’t [...]

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Manhattan by Neighborhood by a Fresh-Off-The-Boat Indian

December 4th, 2009 No Comments

Battery Park City: Get an amazing view of a floating green woman holding an ice cream cone. A true testament to the American love of food!
TriBeCa: Unfortunately, Still in development. The streets are bumpy cobblestone, and the restaurants and bars are missing signage.
SoHo: The Immigrant quarter. No one speaks English and even the [...]

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The Lies of NYC Real Estate

December 2nd, 2009 No Comments

Top 10 blatant lies brokers tell:
1) I just rented that no fee apartment we talked about but I do have another one . . . for a fee
2) I have access to every apartment in New York City.
3) You can’t find a quality no fee apartment.
4) Something came up . . .
5) I don’t know why this key isn’t working [...]

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6 Tips for Finding an Apartment in NYC

December 1st, 2009 No Comments

Want to make your apartment search easier in New York? Here are six tips that will cut down on a lot of the hassle.
1) Be open to spending at least an hour with a broker so they can show you more than the apartment you contacted them about. But if you call them after they just [...]

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The Price to Live in Manhattan

November 19th, 2009 1 Comment

As a newbie to the city, I’m still a bit shocked at how expensive it is to rent an apartment in NYC. It’s often difficult to gauge when a landlord is overcharging for a given apartment. So, if you’re like me, you might find these stats helpful and interesting.
After doing some research, I’ve found the [...]

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Apartment Hunting

November 17th, 2009 1 Comment

So, you want to rent an apartment in New York City. What are the best ways to go about doing this, you might ask. Well…
There’s always Craigslist:
Pro: You’ll have access to more listings than you can possibly handle and it’s updated practically every minute.
Con: It’s a game of risk. Are the apartments even real? No [...]

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Livable NYC: Loft Style by Chiara Albretti Milott

July 10th, 2009 1 Comment

Peruse this stunning  collection of photos featuring the fabulously functional interiors of Chiara Albretti Milott’s Brooklyn loft.  Milott is a prop stylist; you can discover more of her work on her website, blog, and flickr.

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