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What’s In A Russian MRE?

Alda Burrows -
As technology grows and the world gets closer and closer, barriers are broken down and new possibilities are reached. This is especially true for...

Is it Time for Times Square’s Revival?

The Homeowner’s Guide to Transfer Taxes, Mansion Taxes, and Flip Taxes in NYC

The History of the New York City Brownstone

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The Best Water Sports in Brooklyn

Russell Poole and Lynne Brooks -
Brooklyn is the borough people go to for a day in the sun! The numerous outdoor activities without the Manhattan crowds mean that it's...

Last Minute Mother’s Day Ideas in NYC

The Rise of The Walk and Talk First Date – Best Scenic Walks Around The City 

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10 Years of NYCxDESIGN Are Here

Russell Poole -
Design is one of New York City’s biggest industries. Inside every building is a layout carefully thought out by a creative mind seeking to...

The Rundown on Anna Delvey and 281 Park

Kylee McCauley -
Netflix’s Inventing Anna has quickly become one of the most beloved shows of 2022. Though fictionalized, the miniseries is based on the real mystery...

Knights of Columbus: What’s Their Deal?

Russell Poole -
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization dedicated to charitable works on behalf of their members and the world at large. There!...

Rikers Island: A Quick History

Rochelle Harris -
Rikers Island - home of New York City's boldest; roughly 400 acres in the East River, and truly an island unto itself. This is...

NYC Playwrights Series: Eugene O’Neill

Russell Poole -
Every New York artist needs to surround themselves with a creative community. The dreams of this community are always big. The goal is usually...

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Places to Avoid in NYC During Graduation Weekend

Russell Poole -
Ah, graduation. An exciting time for high schoolers and college students alike. This is a sacred right of passage that is celebrated by friends...

From Dirty To Designed, How NYC Will Come Back Stronger

A Newcomer’s Guide to Alternate Side Parking

NYC Plans a Rezoning of Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn

The Domino Sugar Factory: Past, Present, and Future

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REAL ESTATE

Realtor Commissions Under Fire with 2 New Cases That Threaten Agents’ Livelihood

Rochelle Harris -
Last week, The Real Deal reported a game-changer in one lawsuit that so far has only been a distant threat to real estate agents,...

Affordable Housing Lottery for 539 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn is Now Open

Lara Popeck -
The affordable housing lottery for 539 Vanderbilt Avenue in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn is now open. The 29-story modern residential tower has...

HDFC Units Around Manhattan

Russell Poole -
Affordable housing might be rare in NYC, but there are options for city dwellers who are on a tight budget. Housing Development Fund Corporation...

The History of the New York City Brownstone

Sophie McIntosh -
The brownstone townhouse has firmly established itself as an emblem of elegant urban living—the Brooklyn equivalent of 5th Avenue’s Millionaire Row mansions, if you...

Home Appreciation Contributes To Generational Wealth

Tyler Williams -
Over the Last Two Years, Rapid Home Appreciation Has Created More Than $6 Trillion in Household Wealth The housing market appreciated roughly 33% since the...

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Real Estate and Social Media: How TikTok is Changing NYC Housing

Russell Poole -
When COVID-19 shut everything down in 2020, people were not just scared. They were bored. This boredom led folks...

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