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  1. How the Renovation of a House Rocked a Famous Church

    Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and one of its most well-known members have been ensnared in a seven-year saga, after a deacon hired to renovate another member’s house didn’t finish the job.

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    Abyssinian Baptist Church, where a dispute among parishioners and a deacon over home renovations spilled out into the open.
    Abyssinian Baptist Church, where a dispute among parishioners and a deacon over home renovations spilled out into the open.
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    1. renters

      The Benefits of Living in the Same Place for a Long Time

      Thirty years ago, a woman got a $250-a-month, rent-stabilized apartment in Inwood. She says the neighborhood has defined not only her life but her life’s work.

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      Arlene Schulman moved into a $250-a-month, rent-stabilized apartment nearly 30 years ago and never looked back. “That $250 represented a great deal of freedom,” she said.
      Arlene Schulman moved into a $250-a-month, rent-stabilized apartment nearly 30 years ago and never looked back. “That $250 represented a great deal of freedom,” she said.
      CreditKatherine Marks for The New York Times
    2. What You Get

      $2.4 Million Homes in California

      A 1911 bungalow with a guesthouse in Los Angeles, a French Normandy-style home in Alameda and a four-bedroom retreat in Ukiah.

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  1. On the Upper West Side, a Good Kitchen and Room to Grow: Which Home Did They Choose?

    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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    Alliana Semjen and Matthew Schwartz hoped to find an Upper West Side co-op with a good kitchen and three bedrooms (or at least two bedrooms and an office) for under $1.5 million.
    CreditKatherine Marks for The New York Times
    The Hunt
  2. 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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  3. Can My Landlord Force Me to Use a Rent Guarantor?

    A lease rental bond guarantee, which covers losses if a tenant fails to pay the rent, may seem unnecessary. But your landlord can require one.

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  4. Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in March

    March's top sales include the former home of George Malkemus.

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  5. $900,000 Homes in Rome

    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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    CreditColdwell Banker/Immobilare Santo Sorrentino ROMA
    What you Get
  1. 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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    The top three floors of the building at 4 East 77th Street are currently divided into rental apartments, and the building is being marketed as either an income-generating property or a single-family conversion.
    CreditNicholas Venezia and Francisco Rosario/DD-Reps
  2. 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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  3. 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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    Rhonda and Scott Burnett at home in Kansas City. The couple became the lead plaintiffs in a landmark class-action case against the National Association of Realtors that will forever change the structure of real estate commissions in the United States.
    CreditDominick Williams for The New York Times

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  1. 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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    CreditNadia Pillon
  2. 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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    CreditNadia Pillon
  3. 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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    CreditNadia Pillon
  4. 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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  5. 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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Living In

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  1. 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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    CreditJennifer Pottheiser for The New York Times
  2. 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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    CreditLaura Moss for The New York Times
  3. 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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    The Manhattan skyline and the rejuvenated piers of Brooklyn Bridge Park can be seen from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
    CreditJanice Chung for The New York Times
  4. 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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    CreditHannah Beier for The New York Times

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  1. On Location

    A Second Home That’s Far Away From It All

    Two saltbox houses on the island of Newfoundland, in Canada, were hard to resist. What would be harder still: Renovating them without road access.

    By Tim McKeough

     
  2. A Remote Escape in Newfoundland

    The craggy island had long held special appeal for one Canadian, who bought a pair of historic houses that had been on the market for years.

     
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    Our Reporter on the History, and Return, of Private Clubs

    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

     
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