Open Houses: NYC apartments with fireplaces for Santa to sneak in
Christmas and New Year's are only a two weeks away, and there are fewer open houses this weekend compared to other times this year. However, thousands of listings remain on the market, and people are still on the move, including families with young children who wonder how Santa will find them wit... Friday, December 12, 2025
Homeowners insurance in NYC: 6 common questions and answers
On December 9, a four-alarm fire gutted 201 West 107th Street, a prewar residential building located in close proximity to Columbia University. The fire broke out on the top floor, causing part of the roof to collapse; a parapet wall on the left side of the building also caved in. The apartments ... Thursday, December 11, 2025
Inviting NYC apartments for sale with sunken living rooms from $215K
Sunken living rooms are a distinctive feature in many New York City apartments, with origins dating back to 1927 when Kansas-born architect Bruce Goff introduced the idea in an Art Deco-style house with a “conversation pit.” This design element, which had never been seen before, quickly gained po... Thursday, December 11, 2025