Londoner Marie Draxler had always dreamed of the perfect day in New York City — not as a tourist, but as someone who actually lived there. So when the adventurous Brit found herself strolling through Bushwick, grabbing breakfast in Williamsburg and striking up heartfelt conversations with colorful Washington Square Park habitués, it felt surreal — … Read more
Actor Peter Greene, best known for his roles in “The Mask” and “Pulp Fiction,” was found dead inside his Lower East Side apartment Friday afternoon, his longtime manager confirmed to The Post. Greene, 60, was found unresponsive inside his Clinton Street apartment around 3:25 p.m., and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police and … Read more
This is the worst-case scenario. Finding a nasty roach in your apartment, especially in NYC, is unfortunately a common thing. But how a landlord reacts to it can make or break a tenant’s experience. Sadly, upon moving in, one tenant found dead roaches inside their kitchen cabinets and their landlord’s solution was beyond shocking — … Read more
Changes are brewing — and they could be a sign of a decline in living standards. Maxwell House recently announced it will be changing its name for the first time in 133 years, rebranding to “Maxwell Apartment.” While the coffee blend will remain the same with the same “taste, aroma, quality and ingredients,” the rebrand … Read more
Home, squeezed home. A listing for a seriously small apartment in Manchester, UK has left potential renters horrified. An apartment listed for £750 per month — about $1,000 USD — is so tiny that the tenant would be able to cook a full meal “while sitting in bed.” Rightmove, a UK property search platform, advertised … Read more
A resident of an apartment complex has taken to Reddit to share their side of a dispute between themselves and their neighbor. The resident said they’d moved in a week ago, with no real issues. But, everything changed when they spotted sticky notes on their car. “I came out and found these notes” “I moved into the complex a week … Read more
Livvy Dunne’s no Babe. Olivia “Livvy” Dunne struck out in her bid to buy Yankees’ great Babe Ruth’s former New York City home because the former LSU star gymnast overshared about the purchase on Instagram, The Post has learned. The co-op board in the Upper West Side building rejected Dunne’s purchase — a $1.59 million, … Read more
Now this is home cooking! Upper East Side Italian restaurant Caffe Buon Gusto has been quietly seating customers in an apartment next door when their dining room is full, cramming them into its two bedrooms, living room and even hallway — stunning the unsuspecting. “I had zero idea. They have a main dining room, that’s … Read more
There’s nothing like a woman’s touch — but sometimes that touch can be taken a little too far. A husband took to Reddit to share how his wife transformed his former bachelor pad into a plant oasis. And that might be putting it lightly because based on the pictures, there’s so much greenery in the … Read more
She booked a room with a view — and got a concrete slap in the face. British mom Kim Antrobus says her girls’ trip to Portugal was “ruined” after paying extra for a view of the majestic Atlantic Ocean — only to find herself staring directly at a pair of drab apartment buildings. Antrobus, 43, … Read more
A graduate student who moved into a 77square-foot micro-apartment says she has found the minimalist lifestyle liberating. Lydia Rouka, 27, is an international graduate student in Seoul, South Korea, where she studies business. The 8 ft. x 9 ft. micro-apartment, also known as a goshiwon, consists of a single bed, a desk and chair, shelving, … Read more
Who needs a pantry when you’ve got Prada? In a move straight out of Carrie Bradshaw’s playbook, Big Apple influencer Kate Bartlett swapped spatulas for stilettos — and transformed her cooking quarters into a high-fashion haven. “I have been told I demonstrate the greatest use of free will, because I use my kitchen as my … Read more
Seven is heaven — when you’ve got two apartments. An NYC mom of five has sparked a debate after sharing her family’s Big Apple survival secret on social media. Kristi — known on TikTok as @kristiipartyof6 — is a content creator who moved to the city four years ago where she lives most of the year with … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If you’ve ever visited New York, you know we overpay for closets and call them home. Yes, many people wonder why we do it, and others give a knowing nod as they … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I live in an apartment building. I am quiet and keep to myself. There’s a concierge here who is incredibly nosy. When I pick up my package, she asks, “So, what’s in the package?” as if I’m doing something nefarious. She’s also a terrible gossip and a liar. At the front desk, as … Read more
There’s a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day. But how do you bring that energy down to get a good night’s sleep? With electronics, cookery, clothes and books all in one space, it can be a challenge to create a restful refuge. … Read more
Taste the rainbow. Live the rainbow. In honor of Skittles’ newest innovation, Skittles Littles, they’re encouraging fans to live large — in a small but impressive way. One lucky person will get the chance to live rent-free in a colorful “mini-yet-maximalist” Manhattan apartment. Skittles will cover one year’s rent in the studio apartment designed by … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been deceiving my husband for a couple of months and can’t figure out how to come clean. I feel like a terrible person. We have been married 17 years, and during the first four or five we were happy. We don’t have very many disagreements, but when we do, he always … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is 18 years younger than I am. Our relationship hasn’t been perfect, but I love him to death. Unfortunately, I’m going through menopause and have all the side effects. Long story short, he found another girl. It was just supposed to be for sex, and he told me he wouldn’t get … Read more
She went hairballs to the wall. A Pennsylvania woman says she was forced to rescue her pet cat after maintenance workers allegedly sealed the poor kitty inside her wall during a repair job gone awry. Sunday’s footage of her harrowing “Paw-shank Redemption”-esque moment boasts more than 2.5 million views on TikTok. “I really can not … Read more
It can really stink to live here. New Yorkers are being smoked out of their own apartments by the stench of marijuana. Since cannabis was legalized in the city in 2021, its pungent odor has become increasingly common on NYC streets, and now Gothamites say they can’t even escape it in their own homes. “The … Read more
Spring can’t come soon enough for parents who live in the city’s upscale apartment buildings — and say that their posh communal playrooms have turned into a circle of hell since it’s too cold to play outside The increasingly popular amenities, which many note are godsends, have become the site of turf wars over broken toys, … Read more
She’s parked herself up. A TikTok user has gone viral on the app after revealing she lives in a converted four-car garage — and viewers are wowed by the cozy, converted digs. Leah Alexandra, 27, clocked up 1.2 million views with a 3-minute video in which she gave a tour of the “garage apartment,” which … Read more
It’s time to think outside the box. Whether you are sharing space with a parent or a partner, or engaging in what the kids call an “inflationship” or a platonic soulmate dynamic, knowing how to move around and in harmony with another person is one of life’s greatest challenges and richest rewards. With surging rental … Read more
A Chicago woman says she was terrified to discover a stranger lurking outside her apartment complex on her Ring camera — and now she’s sharing an essential safety tip for women who live on their own. Musician Mary Alice, 25, dished details of her chilling encounter with the unidentified man outside her Windy City home … Read more
She was living the urban dream — until she moved into a costly, filthy nightmare. Excited to begin her tenancy in a new Big Apple apartment, a Gen Z fashionista was crestfallen to find her new home strewn with garbage on move-in day, leaving her temporarily homeless and forced to pay an extra $250 to … Read more
This UK woman’s new pad is knot too shabby. Shannon Lane, 28, has traded her room in a shared London apartment for a narrowboat after her landlord raised her rent by nearly $90, taking her monthly payments from $1,200 a month to nearly $1,300. Now, she only pays a little above $400 per month for … Read more
As if Manhattan rentals weren’t already doggone expensive, animal lovers have to cough up an extra $250 in pet rent per month. It’s one of the reasons why our so-called greatest city in the world was ranked nearly dead last for pet-friendly metropolises, despite the estimated 1.1 million furry residents inhabiting the Big Apple. According … Read more
Piper Phillips thought she won the treasure hunt for a coveted one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan. Then she was hit with jaw-dropping additional costs totaling more than $10,000 — which would have brought her initial payout, including security and first month’s rent, to a whopping $21,507.50. The Midtown condo asked Phillips to cough up thousands in … Read more
The ultimate monument to moving on — or a misguided attempt at reparations? Survivors and first responders devastated by the 9/11 terrorist attacks are divided over news that they can apply for “affordable” apartments in a ritzy new building just steps from Ground Zero. The 900-foot skyscraper, 5 World Trade Center, will be constructed at the … Read more
Peeping Tom approves. Meg Neil, who runs a TikTok account under the handle @themegneil, revealed in a resurfaced TikTok clip from Dec. 2022 that she has been giving her neighbors a free show of her naked body for over a year and a half. “I’m the naked neighbor,” she confessed in the 24-second clip. The TikToker, who kept her … Read more
A real estate listing for an apartment in Melbourne, Australia has gone viral after potential renters noticed one hilarious detail. One picture in the now-deleted advertisement showed a human-shaped lump in one of the beds. One amused househunter took a screenshot of the two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit ad, and posted the picture to Reddit with the … Read more
With the rising cost of rent and mortgages, many of us are having to get savvy when it comes to our space. Luckily, mom Elizabeth Hayden has shared her top tips, after revealing how she turned a 600–square-foot flat into the perfect home for her three young kids. But it’s her genius trick of using a … Read more
A woman has lashed out at a popular website after the Melbourne apartment she booked for a short stay looked nothing like the glossy photos advertised online. Keeley Pejovic revealed the true state of the room she and a friend stayed in and, after checking out, claimed she “genuinely cannot believe how badly we got … Read more
This is the ultimutt list for apartment renters. Florida dog trainer Garret Wing says pugs, Cavalier King Charles spaniels and Shih Tzus are ideal for small-space living. “The reason we are suggesting these breeds over other smaller dog breeds are because these dogs are not as yappy and won’t piss off your neighbors,” Wing, owner … Read more
Taking home a newborn is a pretty stressful business. You have to navigate a lot of unknowns as you figure out… what exactly to do with the thing. But this couple has managed to take a moment for a bit of humour amongst all the chaos. After bringing their son home from the hospital, new parents Todd Wilson and … Read more
A renter has revealed the disgusting source of the “grime” that had been appearing in her shower. Julia Lang-Malone moved into a home on the Gold Coast, Australia with her husband and children last year and had been struggling with an awful smell in her en suite bathroom. Despite scrubbing it over and over again, … Read more
This is totally batty. A TikToker has gone viral for sharing the conditions at his so-called “luxury” apartment building in upstate New York, claiming it’s gotten him evicted in the process. The 33-year-old man, who goes by “Donny Skipper” online, found himself in hot water for a series of videos that show broken elevators and … Read more
She’s cleaning house of these brands. A Michigan house cleaner is advising her social media followers to stop using four popular household products, including a glass spray that may leave fans feeling blue. Alyssa Armstrong, who owns Alyssa’s Cleaning Company, took to TikTok to share her tips in a video that is sweeping the platform … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Our houses have not only become our sanctuaries but our offices, schools, daycares, restaurants, bars and so much more. It’s time for a 2023 refresh and we’ve consulted the pros to find the best online furniture stores to … Read more
Love her or hate her, Julia Fox apparently wants to keep it real. The 32-year-old “Uncut Gems” star and fashion designer defended living in her recently revealed “tiny” mice-infested New York City apartment after a fan referenced her rumored net worth of $30 million. “I really wasn’t expecting my apartment tour to go so viral, … Read more
When Ali Solomon was getting ready to move to Manhattan in 2001 for graduate school, her Long Island family had plenty of tales to tell. “Both my parents grew up in the Bronx and had tons of stories of what the city was like. Everyone was telling horror stories of it — ‘I once got … Read more