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Apartments and apartment living have become so commonplace in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island that it seems strange we don’t even take time to think about how living together like this all began. So today, let’s find out the origins of the word and the types of apartment buildings and apartment styles we’ve seen…
Tag Archives: rent an apartment in brooklyn
Dec
02
2019
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…
Nov
04
2019
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…
Aug
13
2019
Prevailing wisdom dictates that families typically move from an apartment to a house. But this is not always the case! It is becoming more and more widespread that families are moving from a house to an apartment. It’s true! Maybe the kids are grown and a large house, well…is just too large! Or, the maintenance…
Jun
18
2019
No matter what apartment you choose to rent you must remember, your new friends and neighbors will be living very close. Some neighbors will be on the floor above you, some below, or they may be right next door! But don’t despair, there ‘are’ ways you can live in your apartment quietly and comfortably; here…
May
21
2019
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…
Apr
04
2019
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…
Mar
22
2019
Today we’re going to get answers to some of the most popular questions renters have in 2019. What are typical lease terms these days? Most luxury apartments on Long Island, Brooklyn or Queens are a minimum of a one year lease. Some luxury apartment renters are happy to extend lease agreements to two years in…
Mar
06
2019
Everyone who moves into an apartment knows there are a few things they cannot live without such as; a TV, plates, forks, coffee maker and so on. But did you know there are a few items everyone forgets to pack that are “essential” to apartment style living. Storage Wars New apartment buildings and complexes these…
Feb
08
2019
You’ve just landed the perfect apartment, in the best location, with affordable rent. Now the hard part; decorating your new space! Below are various resources first time apartment renters can use to help them decorate their new space like a pro! Let TV be your Guide Are you still binge watching Ray Donovan? If so,…