Screens Save Lives: Preventing High Rise Syndrome in Pets
Ah, the warm air of spring. New Yorkers celebrate by opening their windows wide—and veterinary hospitals brace for an influx of severely injured felines. Read more
Rents In Flux
During the final months of 2008, Upper West Side rents were high and there were a limited number of available apartments. Broker Rachel Erlich frequently saw owners tell prospective tenants with concerns to take it or leave it.
Erlich, with 18 years in the real estate industry, now sees a different environment for renters.
“Business is here if the owners are willing to give the right price,” said Erlich, who started Rachel Realty NYC five years ago, exclusively working with Upper West Side properties. “There are always deals to be done.” Read more
AFFORDABLE(ISH) AGAIN
Rents are dropping steadily and landlords no longer have the last word—being a renter has never been so sweet. Best of all, it may stay that way for a while, so if you’ve been considering the move to Brooklyn, you may find that West 79th Street one-bedroom well within arm’s reach. Read more
