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Articles Tagged: rentals

UPDATE: New Law Requires Landlords to Disclose Bedbugs

August 31st, 2010
Neighborhood NYC previously wrote about preventing bedbugs and what to do in case there is an infestation. Always wanting to keep our readers updated, we wanted to let you all know about a new bedbug disclosure...
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Bedbugs: Prevention and Stopping the Spread

August 26th, 2010
Bedbugs are on the rise in New York City, invading everywhere from Victoria’s Secret to the Empire State Building. Many New Yorkers are wondering if they are at risk for bedbugs, and if they are, they...
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Don Draper’s Apartment Finally Revealed!

August 25th, 2010
Previously, Neighborhood NYC reported that Don Draper, the fictional alcoholic hero of AMC’s Mad Men, might have a real address in Manhattan. Blogger Lewis Grossberger attempted to find Don Draper’s bachelor pad, but on a recent...
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Six Easy Steps to Getting Back More of the Security Deposit

August 24th, 2010
One of the downsides to renting is trying to get back the security deposit when you move out. Anyone who has ever rented knows that landlords can be stubborn about the security deposit and will charge...
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TLC to Make Over NYC Real Estate Agent

August 17th, 2010
New York real estate agents need to look their best, and TLC’s What Not to Wear is looking for a female real estate agent from New York City who isn’t looking her best. The hit show takes...
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Easy Steps to a “Greener” Bedroom

August 9th, 2010
When New Yorkers think about greener living, visions of organic food, composting, and community gardens go through their heads. There are, however, less obvious ways to make an apartment more environmentally friendly, starting with the bedroom. This...
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Renters Beware, It’s a Landlord’s Market

August 5th, 2010
Today NY1 published an article about the rental market in New York City and warns that it is no longer a renter’s market. The days of free months and no-fees are over. Monthly rents are going...
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A-Rod Joins the 600 Club

August 5th, 2010
New York Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th home run yesterday, putting him next to legendary players like Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, and Willie Mays. Rodriguez is the youngest player to hit 600 home runs and the...
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The New York Times References Neighborhood NYC

July 27th, 2010
Yesterday, New York Times writer Christine Haughney referenced Neighborhood NYC in her article “The Appraisal – Where Longtime Friends Make the Best Neighbors.” She included a link to our review of 50 West 72nd Street, also known as Ruxton...
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Neighborhood Highlights: New York City’s Best Pools

July 23rd, 2010
Here at Neighborhood NYC, we are melting in this summer heat wave, so when we saw the New York Daily News’ list of top swimming pools in the city, we nearly grabbed our swimsuits and took...
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