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July 30th, 2021

Tips For Staying Cool This Summer In NYC

Spending summer in New York City can be pretty challenging due to high temperatures. While most apartments have air conditioning, sometimes temperatures can go up to over 100 degrees, making it uncomfortable to stay indoors. You may also wish to spend some time outside but be skeptical about staying in the scorching sun for long. […]

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November 28th, 2020

NEW YORK CITY: JUST HOW EXPENSIVE IS IT?

Established New Yorkers learn to work around some of the high costs of NYC living. Take a look at some things our long-time residents know, and hit the ground running.

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November 28th, 2020

SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY HEATING YOUR NYC APARTMENT

NYC residents are great at cutting costs. Plus, energy savings are good for the environment. Those are the main reasons New Yorkers are pros at saving energy yet staying warm all winter.

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November 28th, 2020

Tips for Storing Your Bike in a NYC Apartment

In this COVID-19 pandemic atmosphere, bikes have also become new must-have to avoid large crowds and to socially distance.

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November 28th, 2020

Best Cheap Eats in NYC

NYC is foodie heaven and world renowned for its diverse culinary scene. But it can be hard to find a place that is both delicious and doesn’t break your bank.

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November 28th, 2020

Home Schooling Tips for New York Residents During COVID-19

Raising kids is hard enough on its own, but now parents have to also be part-time educators.

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November 28th, 2020

HOW TO FIND A ROOMMATE IN NYC

New York City is an expensive place to live, especially for newcomers. Hoping to find a housemate to team up with?

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November 30th, 2020

SHOULD YOU USE A BROKER TO FIND AN NYC APARTMENT?

If you’re coming to New York City from out of town, you might be baffled to find so many apartments represented by brokers—real estate agents who charge the renter a substantial fee for signing an agr[…]

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November 28th, 2020

SPRING CLEANING TIPS FOR YOUR NYC APARTMENT

Are you running out of things to do in your apartment during social distancing? Keep busy in your NYC apartment with these Spring cleaning tips.

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November 28th, 2020

SETTING UP UTILITIES FOR YOUR NYC APARTMENT

Ready to move apartments? You’ll want to know about setting up utilities. Here are a few words to the wise about seamless, NYC-specific transitions from one home to the next.

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November 28th, 2020

NYC’S TOP 5 THRIFT SHOPS Of all the U.S.

Of all the U.S. cities for thrift shopping, New York City is unbeatable. With so many affluent and stylish residents here, you’ll find fabulous fashion at fantastic prices.

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November 28th, 2020

FOUR STEPS TO WILD SUCCESS WITH SUCCULENTS IN YOUR NYC APARTMENT

Succulents are very much in vogue today, and they are a great way to add green decor to your apartment home. Let’s talk succulents!

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