The Rent Was Too High So They Threw a Party
During the Harlem Renaissance, some Black people hosted rent parties, celebrations with an undercurrent of desperation in the face of racism and discrimination.
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During the Harlem Renaissance, some Black people hosted rent parties, celebrations with an undercurrent of desperation in the face of racism and discrimination.
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Some people belong to multiple private clubs that have emerged to fill physical and emotional voids. Others belong only to Sam’s Club.
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Looking to explore a new neighborhood in Manhattan and create a better work setup, a couple embarked on a search for a prewar two-bedroom.
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March's top sales include the former home of George Malkemus.
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A one-bedroom apartment near the Trevi Fountain, a two-bedroom duplex on the western edge of town, and a spacious pied-à-terre across from the Basilica of Santa Cecilia.
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A Building With Possibilities, on East 77th Street, Is Listed for $18 Million
The estate of Maurice Kanbar, an entrepreneur, is selling his Upper East Side home. There is an art gallery on the first two floors and four vacant rental apartments upstairs.
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How Much Higher Are Your Post-Pandemic Property Taxes?
Real estate taxes on single-family homes increased about 24 percent from 2019 to 2023.
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The Homeowners Who Beat the National Association of Realtors
Six home sellers in Missouri successfully argued that the powerful real estate trade group’s rules on commissions forced them to pay inflated fees.
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Why Japanese Maples Are Like Potato Chips (or Orchids)
You won’t stop at just one, once you discover what they can do for your garden: “People get obsessed.”
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The Best Way to Welcome Spring? Give Your Foyer a Makeover.
Your entryway has been working hard all winter. But it’s a new season: Time to lighten things up.
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$750,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, Maine and Louisiana
A converted 1840 schoolhouse in Phoenixville, a one-bedroom condominium in Portland and a two-story house in New Orleans.
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Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Paramus, N.J., and Chappaqua, N.Y.
By Jill P. Capuzzo and
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and on Staten Island
This week’s properties are in Manhattan Valley, Hell’s Kitchen and St. George.
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A New Law Would Remove Many Architectural Protections in Miami Beach
Lawmakers say preservationists held too much power over decisions on whether buildings should be demolished and what should be allowed to replace them.
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That Broken Intercom in Your Apartment Is Illegal. Here’s What to Do.
A working intercom isn’t just a convenience when visitors or food deliveries arrive — it’s a legal requirement in most buildings.
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I’ve Got Bedbugs! How Do I Get Out of My Lease?
Breaking your lease comes with obvious risks, but they could be worth taking. On the other hand, you could help solve the infestation.
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How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection
If you’re trying to buy a home, the inspection should examine major systems in the home. The key is to take an active role in the process.
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My Neighbor Is Feeding Stray Cats, and My Yard Is Their Bathroom
Besides creating a nuisance to people, cats who roam freely can damage populations of birds and other wildlife.
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My Neighbor Has a Very Annoying Emotional Support Dog. What Can I Do?
As long as this dog isn’t biting people, it’s probably not going anywhere. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to live with the noise.
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Bernardsville, N.J.: A Gilded Age Enclave Looking to the Future
With grand estates and rolling meadows, this Somerset County borough has long attracted the wealthy. But now it’s courting younger, less affluent buyers.
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Ringwood, N.J.: A Rural Lifestyle 40 Miles From New York City
Residents say this northern Passaic County borough resembles the Catskills: “You’re in the country, and yet you’re not far from the city.”
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Brooklyn Heights: A Historic Waterfront Community Minutes From Manhattan
The neighborhood, known as New York’s first suburb, is a place where ‘people want to stay forever.’
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Medford, N.J.: A Rural Township With a Quaint Downtown
The Burlington County community often surprises new residents with its woodsy vibe: “It’s not at all what we thought of when we thought of New Jersey.”
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Private clubs have long shaped the fabric of New York social life. Many of them formed during the Gilded Age, meticulously designed to be showstoppers before Manhattan’s skyscrapers surrounded them. But in recent years, a new wave of clubs has proliferated, varying in price point, exclusivity and amenities.
By Karen Hanley, Anna Kodé and Ruru Kuo
After several lawsuits brought by home sellers, the rules around buying and selling properties are about to change.
By Karen Hanley, Debra Kamin and James Surdam
Nathan Connolly and the estate of Shani Mott, who recently died, will receive a payment from their mortgage lender, which also agreed to several policy changes to discourage discrimination.
By Debra Kamin
A two-bedroom condominium in San Francisco, a three-bedroom cottage in Los Angeles and a ranch house in San Luis Obispo.
By Angela Serratore
Economists and real estate experts warn that changes in how agents are paid could have unintended consequences for people buying their first homes.
By Ronda Kaysen and Rukmini Callimachi
Real estate experts say that getting a judgment is a lot easier than foreclosing on a major piece of real estate. And pinning a value to Trump’s buildings is a guessing game.
By Rukmini Callimachi
An A-frame lakefront chalet in La Minerve, a ski-in-ski-out condo in Mont-Tremblant, and a modern house in a development in the village of La Conception.
By Michael Kaminer
The art dealer has listed his West Village duplex, which he pieced together from three apartments, for $5.5 million. (And, yes, the contemporary art and furnishings are also for sale.)
By Vivian Marino
Customers raised $250,000 to save Boris & Horton from closure. Now its owners are negotiating with landlords and working to stay open with changes to their business model.
By Stefano Montali
Entire sections of this tiny New York City home can shift and change, depending on the time of day and what the occupants need.
By Tim McKeough
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