“The New York City government is making it impossible to live and make a profit. They tied my arms behind my back, they tied up my legs, they cut off my hands, they cut off my feet, they’re choking me by the neck, and they’ve got a vise grip on me. There’s nothing left to squeeze.” - Anonymous Landlord

In Bath Beach and Bensonhurst, the 11214 zip code, apartment rental prices have skyrocketed over the last few years. There are many reasons for this, including, a shortage of inventory, prospective buyers remaining as renters due to the current interest rate, and landlords warehousing apartments in rent stabilized buildings.

Our holidays and traditions are so important to our cultural identity. For years Bath Beach/Bensonhurst was an Italian-American cultural hub.

An increasingly shopworn line thanks to the hit HBO series A Game of Thrones is: “Winter is Coming.” However, as I write this blog on November 14th, there is truth to this statement. Winter is only a few weeks away, so it is indeed coming. Last week we had unseasonably warm weather, but this morning it was 38 degrees and I found myself lying in bed under two heavy blankets…

As a rule of thumb, prior to renting an apartment or purchasing a COOP, let your real estate agent know that you have a pet, disclose your pet on your rental or purchase application, and get your dog’s paperwork in order (such as: vaccination records, photograph, any letters from a medical provider stating your need for an emotional support animal, etc.).