A New Skate Park Proposes to Take Over the Middle of Mount Prospect

It’s been a little more than two years since Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city would be partnering with Tony Hawk’s Skatepark Project to bu... More »

How Much Does a Home Appraisal Cost?

Key takeaways Home appraisals are an unbiased, professional opinion about a home’s market value.  A home appraisal can cost anywhere from $300 to $2,000. Costs fluctuate depending on the home’s size, location, features, and available comps. As you begin the closing process, you’ll reach the step of

The Things All New Yorkers Should Know (But Most Don’t)

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What’sApp, Neighbor?

This past October, as I sat in my parents’ garage on Long Island, taping up boxes, stuffing clothes into suitcases, and counting the growing number of items I’d accumulated for the moving trucks, I considered how to introduce myself to the tenants of my new Bed-Stuy building. My landlord had adde...