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NYC Explained

In what county is Manhattan located? What's a pied-à-terre? Why do avenues have names and streets have numbers? StreetEasy has the answers to all of your N-Why-C questions.
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NYC Explained

The Curious Design of the MetroCard: Why Does It Have That Little Hole?

By Mariela Quintana · May 2, 2018
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NYC Explained

What Is the Area Median Income in NYC?

How to Afford NYC May 1, 2018
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Housing Lotteries

How to Renew the Lease on a NYC Affordable Lottery Apartment

How to Afford NYC April 17, 2018
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NYC Explained

How Do New Yorkers Afford to Live in NYC? An Index to StreetEasy's Special Series

How to Afford NYC April 3, 2018
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NYC Explained

Just How Crazy Is the Cost of Living in New York City?

How to Afford NYC April 3, 2018
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NYC Explained

Debunking 15 Common Myths About NYC Real Estate

By StreetEasy Team · March 27, 2018
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NYC Explained

The L Train Shutdown: What's Happening and Why It's a Big Deal

The L Train Shutdown Feb. 12, 2018
NYC Explained

Wondering How the L Train Shutdown Affects You? Start Here.

The L Train Shutdown Feb. 12, 2018
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NYC Explained

How to Spot a Motivated Seller in NYC

By StreetEasy Team · Jan. 17, 2018
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Exploring NYC

Those Confusing Queens Streets, Explained

By StreetEasy Team · Jan. 11, 2018
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NYC Explained

Why Is Electricity So Expensive in NYC?

By StreetEasy Team · Dec. 19, 2017
NYC Explained

What Is a Condo Conversion, and Why Would I Want One?

By StreetEasy Team · Nov. 28, 2017
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