The Hunt
From Perth to the Upper East Side
An Australian discovers doorman buildings in New York City and decides he has to live in one.
Highlights
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CreditGregg Vigliotti for The New York Times Living In
Port Chester, N.Y.: Suburban, with a Bustling Downtown
Since its revitalization began in 1999, the Westchester County village has added shopping and luxury housing, and crime is down.
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CreditSarah Walor for The New York Times What You Get
$1,200,000 Homes in Virginia, Massachusetts and Washington
A 1905 townhouse in Richmond, Va., an 1840 home Truro, Mass., and a shingled house in Vashon, Wash.
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House Hunting in ... Montreal
With lower prices than Toronto or Vancouver and an influx of foreign buyers, the Montreal real estate market rebounded in 2016.
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Shopping Guide
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CreditCB2 Shopping for Love Seats
In a city apartment, a love seat may be a better choice than a larger sofa.
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What's Selling Now
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Credit Homes That Sold for Around $1 Million
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
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CreditDave Sanders for The New York Times Loving the Bodega Downstairs
Living above one of New York City’s ubiquitous little stores can be like having a store-size pantry and finding a sense of community.
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The High End
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CreditCGRendering New High-End Rentals and Condos Coming to Murray Hill
A quiet area that has long attracted recent college graduates is seeing a surge of new construction.
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Voyeur
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CreditGeorge Etheredge for The New York Times Voyeur: Fire Escapes
Fire escapes are an integral part of New York City’s streetscape.
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360 View
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CreditSerge Bloch Light Bulbs That Help You Sleep
Different kinds of light can either lull you to sleep or make you more alert and focused.
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What I Love
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CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times Barbara Barrie’s Loft in the Sky
A Broadway actress on what matters most at home: quiet and light. Mostly light.
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Ask Real Estate
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CreditDaniel Pelavin Are There Laws to Limit Excessive Light?
The building next door is so brightly lit, it’s as if the sun is shining into my bedroom at midnight. Is that legal?
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On the Market
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CreditLinda Jaquez for The New York Times Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in the West Village and in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
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On the Market
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CreditJohn O'Boyle for The New York Times Homes for Sale in New Jersey and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Springfield, N.J. and Westport, Conn.
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