If you plan on home buying in New York City, it’s time to start getting serious now. Last April, 5,691 sellers listed their homes on the NYC market, making it the most popular month to list. While many homes are available for purchase, the fear of cost and time inefficiencies begin to loom. Buying and […]
Dog runs are vital parts of the city’s social infrastructure: the rare dedicated outdoor space for humans and their beloved pets to mingle off-leash, with no fear of disturbing bark-averse New Yorkers. It can be a place to teach your dog a fancy new trick; a safe space to let dogs expel their slobber and […]
Most pet owners are familiar with spring’s more common pests such as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. However, each of these well-known nuisances has the potential to transmit a variety of diseases. For example, most pet owners are likely aware of the discomfort fleas can cause pets, and themselves, if bitten. However, fleas are also intermediate […]
It’s now easier than ever to plan a day out with your doggy. The furrier residents of NYC will be making more appearances as the weather warms up this spring and thanks to a new “Doggy Directory,” it’ll be easier to know just where to take them. It can be difficult to find out which […]
A New York City condo board has limited ways to exercise control over sales in the building (unlike a co-op board, which has much broader authority over deals). But condo boards have what is called the right of first refusal. This is an option to buy a condo from a seller at the same price as the sales contract. Condo boards are typically […]
The dazzling floral creations of Jeff Leatham, famed artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris and floral designer to the stars, return for The Orchid Show’s 19th year. Leatham’s bold and colorful vision will unfold through captivating installations and designs, transforming the historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a different color experience […]
Buying a house or apartment is likely the most serious financial commitment you’ll ever make, and New York City’s complicated real estate market makes the task especially daunting. And with interest rates expected to rise this year, you may be looking to snag a deal by becoming an owner for the first time—and take advantage of current mortgage rates before they […]
In light of Black History Month, the New York Historical Society & Library has just debuted a new exhibit called “Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America”. The museum and library is located on the Upper West Side, just across the street from the Museum of Natural History. The installation highlights the importance of the “Our Composite Nation” speech written […]
What qualifies as an “Off-Broadway” show? Can Off-Broadway plays be, in fact, on Broadway? This explainer will answer all your questions about these groundbreaking performances—including how to get 2-for-1 tickets on select shows during NYC Off-Broadway Week. More …