The Building Inspector as Action Hero
A growing number of building facade inspectors, increasingly women, are rappelling into New York City’s glass and terra-cotta canyons.
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CreditMichael Hession/Wirecutter Common Electrical Safety Problems (and How to Solve Them)
Whether you’re a renter or homeowner, there are some electrical wiring red flags you can keep an eye out for — and a few key pitfalls to avoid.
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CreditStefano Ukmar for The New York Times The Hunt
A City Mom Upgrades Her Empty Nest
After her daughter left for college, a longtime East Village denizen went in search of a quieter block and new neighbors. She didn’t have to go far.
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February’s Most Popular Properties
The most-viewed listings last month were for homes in New York, Texas, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire.
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On the Market
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CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in New Canaan, Conn. and a three-bedroom in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.
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CreditStefano Ukmar for The New York Times Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, Gramercy Park and in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
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CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times Long Valley, N.J.: Verdant and Occupationally Diverse
Where does New Jersey feel like the Garden State? In a part of Morris County where you’ll find historic buildings, wooded trails and an eclectic community.
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International Real Estate
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CreditMaria Balkanlieva House Hunting in … Morocco
The city of Marrakesh has enjoyed a recent boost in visibility, but with plenty of inventory, it remains a buyer’s market.
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CreditSue Yasu + Junko How to Decorate Your Home
Decorating your home can feel like a daunting task. But by following the steps used by professional interior designers, you’ll have a much greater chance of success. Learn how.
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CreditMark Bjorkman/360VR Photography $1.5 Million Homes in New Jersey, Florida and Washington
An 1885 estate in Montclair, a 1925 Mediterranean-style house in Tampa and a custom-built Craftsman in Spokane.
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The Fix
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CreditOne Kings Lane Making a Big Impact on a Small Budget
When it comes to décor, money isn’t everything. To create a stylish room, all you really need is imagination and the patience to find the right piece.
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CreditVincent Tullo for The New York Times Hudson Yards Welcomes the Chefs
New Yorkers have new reasons to make reservations on the West Side, with the arrival of a huge dining complex at Hudson Yards.
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CreditKatherine Marks for The New York Times A Pied-à-Terre Becomes Home
A Hudson Valley couple rented a studio so they could spend weekends in New York City. They weren’t planning to move here full time.
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CreditNadia Pillon My Landlord Refuses to Accept Package Deliveries. Is That Legal?
Market-rate tenants don’t have many rights when it comes to how their buildings operate. But their are better solutions to this problem.
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Credit Can My Upstairs Neighbor Really Make This Much Noise?
New Yorkers are expected to tolerate quite a racket, but there are limits — and laws.
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Credit High School Students Are Blanketing My Block in Litter
Getting teenagers to clean up after themselves isn’t easy. You might just have to talk to them.
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Credit Can I Be Evicted if the Person I Sublet From Stops Paying the Rent?
Many landlords do not readily offer leases to subletters, but there are laws to ensure that primary tenants don’t game the system.
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Credit Why Are Real Estate Brokers Contacting Me After My Spouse Died?
Believe it or not, the practice of contacting the recently bereaved about their property has a long history in real estate. And it can be a good thing.
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Credit Does My Apartment Have to Be So Hot in the Winter?
A New York City apartment can feel downright tropical when it’s cold outside. But there are ways to cool it down.
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Credit Nyack, N.Y.: The Bohemian (and Budget) Appeal of the Left Bank
New York buyers who venture across the river to this Rockland County area often find a more creative community than in Westchester — and lower prices.
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Credit Hawthorne, N.J.: More Homey Than Polished
The Passaic County borough is old school in many ways, a front-porch community with a quaint business district and residents who tend to stay put.
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Credit Riverside Boulevard: A Parade of Tall Buildings With Amenities Galore
In place of the train yards that once covered this Manhattan neighborhood are new “lifestyle buildings” with doormen and water views.
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In place of the train yards that once covered this Manhattan neighborhood are new “lifestyle buildings” with doormen and water views.
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Credit Putnam Valley, N.Y.: Quiet, Rustic and ‘Old-Timey’
The Putnam County town has its share of forests, lakes and 200-year-old stone walls. It also has some surprisingly good real estate deals.
