The Hunt
Downsizing on the Upper West Side
The co-op was too big and too expensive to keep. But finding a smaller apartment with room for a grand piano wasn’t going to be easy.
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CreditBrad Dickson for The New York Times On the Market
Homes for Sale in New York City
This week’s listings are on the Upper East Side, in the Financial District, and in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
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The Best and Worst Cities for Retirement
Retiring soon? Here are 10 cities to consider moving to — and 10 to possibly avoid.
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Valhalla, N.Y.: A Picturesque Hamlet with a Short Commute
A small Westchester community with a large reservoir, Valhalla is quiet, forested and mostly residential.
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What You Get
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CreditMichele Sheiko $1.4 Million Homes in Maryland, Texas and Utah
An 1890 house in Annapolis, a modernist home in Houston and a renovated 1910 miner’s cabin in Park City.
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International Real Estate
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CreditJose Luis Stephens for The New York Times House Hunting in … Chile
In Santiago, price increases have slowed in recent years, and homes are among the least expensive of those in any capital city of South America.
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The High End
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CreditMoso Studio New Rental Tower Rises Where Sonny Rollins Once Lived
The Lower East Side’s redevelopment continues with new rentals that start at $3,150 a month on the site of a tenement that was home to this saxophonist.
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The Fix
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CreditCal Bingham for the Bouqs Company Decorating for the Holidays? Do It Quietly
This year, understated decorations are in.
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Guide
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A home operates with the seasons, coming to life in the spring and hunkering down for the winter. Follow this natural arc all year long and your house will run like a well-oiled machine.
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Renters
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CreditRobert Wright for The New York Times Kew Gardens: Where New York Doesn’t Feel So Urban
A pair of composers find an affordable rental roomy enough for two pianos, two keyboards and a cat.
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What's Selling Now
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Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
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CreditNadia Pillon Can the Landlord Do Anything to Help Prevent Package Theft?
A tenant wonders how to get the landlord to improve security after packages are taken.
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CreditBrad Dickson for The New York Times Prewar, With a Twist
To take advantage of prewar charm, some developers are carefully restoring historic buildings, but adding thoroughly modern finishes.
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Right at Home
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CreditJuliette Borda For the Love of Christmas Lights
When it comes to decorating the outside of the house for the holidays, some homeowners go all out, while others dread the season.
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Credit Can the Landlord Use My Apartment to Stage Work?
A tenant wonders how to protect a garden apartment that provides the only access to an outside space.
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Credit Will the Loss of a View Lead to Lower Maintenance Costs?
A reader who lives in a Manhattan co-op wonders if an obstructed view will lead to lower property taxes and reduced maintenance.
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Credit What to Do When a Neighbor Is Taking Your Newspaper
A reader, who lives in a co-op, wonders if management can help.
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Credit Does It Make Sense to Rent Out a House Rather Than Sell It?
A reader wonders if there are any advantages to renting and if there is a rule of thumb to decide if it’s worth it financially.
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A reader asks what tasks are best done while the house is still vacant.
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Credit Two Bridges: Once Quiet, Now at the Edge of Change
In a neighborhood known for its public housing, luxury towers are in the works, and not everyone is pleased.
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Credit The West 70s: The Sweet Spot of the Upper West Side
With the Hudson River on the West and Central Park on the East, the West 70s appeal equally to tourists and residents looking for green space in the city.
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Credit Kearny, N.J.: Affordable and Ethnically Diverse
A less expensive alternative to Hoboken and Jersey City, Kearny is a mixing pot with a strong sense of community.
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Credit Perth Amboy, N.J.: Historic Buildings and Affordable Housing
More budget-conscious buyers are looking to Perth Amboy, drawn by the relatively low-priced homes, the waterfront and the easy transit connections.
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Credit Bryant Park: A Growing Neighborhood in Central Manhattan
Once a mostly commercial district, the blocks around the park are now increasingly residential, with conveniences hard to match anywhere else.
