We know what you’re thinking. What the heck does the Dalai Lama know about living in an apartment? We challenge you to read on and be enlightened! “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”-Dalai Lama XIV Never has such a simple statement held such relevance when it comes to…
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Here in NY State we are all staying inside longer, working from home, and inventing new and creative ways to remain busy and entertained. Well the same holds true for the real estate industry! Leasing agents and rental companies alike are also getting creative to help serve the needs of residents searching for housing. Leasing…
Storage and closet space has been a life-long problem for homeowners and apartment renters alike. Let’s face it every home (apartment or not) can always use more storage space. Which begs the question, what do you do around the holidays when trying to hide those holiday gifts from prying-eyes? Well here’s a quick list of…
Living in an apartment is often associated with new found freedom (especially if this is your first home-away-from-home). But, this doesn’t mean that “anything goes”! You still have a lease to abide to and fellow neighbors to consider. So we’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of things that you should never have in…
Attention Apartment Renters: get your aprons ready because BBQ season is upon us and it’s your turn to host! Backyard space can sometimes be limited when renting an apartment on Long Island, Brooklyn or Queens, but that’s no reason for apartment renters to throw in the towel! Transform into the perfect BBQ host with these quick tips! INQUIRE ABOUT…
A blog post with two parts! Spring cleaning and decluttering tips for your apartment, followed by exactly what you can do with all the stuff you just cleaned and decluttered! Decluttering Tips Here are some simple rules you can use to help you decide what’s cluttering up your apartment and what you should keep around…
Live and Let Live We all know closet space in your apartment is always at a premium, so the first thing you need to do is ditch that artificial tree & purchase a “live” one. This way when the holidays are over, all you need to do is dispose of the tree according to your…
Read Your Lease… Lease agreements these days are pretty standard and usually do not contain tons of jargon or legal-mumbo jumbo. So don’t fear this document! Grab a cup of coffee and familiarize yourself with your lease agreement. Important things to look for are; the “deadline to notify your apartment manager of your decision to…
When renting an apartment on Long Island, Brooklyn or Queens, saving space and money is always at the top of the list. Here’s a bunch of unique and clever gadgets that are perfect for every Heatherwood apartment renter. Rise Up Apartment renters are always looking for more storage. In most cases, a tenant’s rarely-used items…
Undoubtedly when people think 4th of July fireworks, they usually consider the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display along the East River at the top of the heap! And while this event can be seen for miles, we’ve compiled a list of the best places in Brooklyn or Queens where you can see the festivities…