New York Apartments - Finding, Renting, Buying and Living in New York
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Finding a place to live in New York City can be a daunting task. I've put together the best links and resources to help you learn about finding, rending and buying apartments.
Get Your Bearings
- New York's Neighborhoods
- If you're new to New York, your first stop is to get your bearings and learn about the different neighborhoods in New York. New York is huge and varied, and each neighborhood has its own feel.
- New York Times Community Profiles
- The New York Times has a collection of articles covering New York's neighborhoods.
- New York Magazine - Neighborhoods
- New York Magazine maintains an archive of articles on New York City neighboord.
- HopStop
- Wondering how long your subway ride to work will be? The HopStop transit guide can tell you.
Find Your Apartment
- Natefind
- This search engine indexes many real estate listing sites, and presents the results with handy Google Maps. The coolest feature is that it shows which sites hve recently been listed. A bir new and buggy, but useful nonetheless.
- Craigslist - New York Housing
- Craigslist... need I say more?
- Corcoran
- The Corcoran Group is a leading residential real estate Company in New York City.
- Douglas Elliman
- Another large real estate broker in New York
- Bellmarc
- I've found Bellmarc's listings to be lower priced than Elliman or Corcoran.
- Village Voice
- Real estate listings at the Village Voice.
- New York Times Real Estate Listings
- Real estate listings at the New York Times.
- Halstead
- Another big real estate broker.
Research the Market
- Property Shark
- For detailed research about a property: who owned it, how much they paid, and lots more. Pulls together a number of government databases.
- Elliman Market Reports
- This will give you a good idea of price trends in different sizes of apartments and neighborhoods.
- Mortgage Professor
- Getting a mortgage? The Mortgage Professor has answers to nearly every mortgage question, and will help you become a smart mortgage shopper.
Apartment Blogs
- Curbed
- While sometimes focusing on "big deals" and celebrity pads, Curbed provides a good feel for what the real estate market is like in New York.
- Apartment Therapy
- Changing the world, one apartment at a time. A blog and design resource covering stores, sales, classifieds, and everything related to decorating your new apartment.
- Brownstoner
- Brooklyn real estate blog.
- Property Grunt
- A blog written by a real estate broker. Find out what it's like from their perspective.
Books on Buying or Renting an Apartment
Buying or Renting a Home in New York: A Survival Handbook
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 12/27/2009) 
The New York Co-op Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Co-ops and Condos: Getting In, Staying In, Surviving, Thriving
Amazon Price: $18.76 (as of 12/27/2009)
Relocating to New York City and Surrounding Areas : Everything You Need to Know Before You Move and After You Get There!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/27/2009)
Keys to Purchasing a Condo or CO-OP (Barron's Business Keys)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/27/2009)
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