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17 Aug

8 Top Eco-friendly Areas in NYC

August 23, 2021
Posted by nybits

While New York does not necessarily come to mind when thinking of green or environmentally friendly cities, various efforts initiated by different departments in city governments have made a positive impact – at least in environmentalism and sustainability. New York is reportedly less polluted than Los Angeles and...

12 Aug

Lifestyle

3 Popular Psychics in NYC

September 21, 2021
Posted by nybits

Regardless of how you feel about psychics, and whether you believe in the work they do, we’ve put together a list of 3 Popular Psychics in NYC, one of which we’ve been to (sue us, we’re in our mid-30s and still waiting on a date with a potential...

10 Aug

NYC Neighborhoods, NYC Buildings

What is a Rent-Controlled Apartment in NYC?

September 21, 2021
Posted by nybits

We recently discussed the best ways to find a rent stabilized apartment. We’d like to help you further by defining

05 Aug

Lifestyle

9 Great Sustainable Fashion Options in NYC

August 4, 2021
Posted by nybits

Why 9 great sustainable fashion options in NYC? Well, New York City is known for its fashion, from high to street, popularized by shows such as Project Runway and even shows such as Say Yes to the Dress. But how do you stand out and wear things that...

03 Aug

NYC Neighborhoods, Best Of, Downtown, Studio

Best Studios in Downtown Manhattan

September 21, 2021
Posted by nybits

Downtown Manhattan is a single renter’s dream – with its access to coffee shops, famous restaurants, public transit and various things to do, but it can also be overwhelming to choose an apartment that fits your budget when you have so many options. There are some amazing neighborhoods...

29 Jul

Lifestyle

5 Amazing NYC Event Venues

July 29, 2021
Posted by nybits

New York City is the city that never sleeps, and that includes not sleeping on important life celebrations, including weddings, bar mitzvahs, graduation parties, etc. Even though we can’t fathom what it’s like to fully get together with people and celebrate things during a pandemic (what variant are...

27 Jul

NYC Neighborhoods, Family Friendly

Affordable NYC Neighborhoods to Send My Kids to Public School

September 21, 2021
Posted by nybits

You may be wondering "What are affordable NYC neighborhoods to send my kids to public school?" And what buildings are nearby with apartments that are roomy enough? We have a number of suggestions! Riverdale is the best kept secret in New York City. Offering families...

22 Jul

Lifestyle

4 Very Popular Tattoo and Piercing Parlors in NYC

September 21, 2021
Posted by nybits

We all love some amazing tattoos and piercings – some of us on the NYBits team have multiple tattoos, one of which is an ode to Jurassic Park (it’s a velociraptor with “Clever Girl” beneath it if you’re curious!), and luckily, we live in this bastion of art,...

20 Jul

Lifestyle

Best Plants for Your NYC Apartment

July 8, 2021
Posted by nybits

We’ve all been spending copious amounts of time in our apartments, especially in the pandemic, and taken up well-meaning but misguided hobbies – looking at you Marie Kondo-ing and bad baking. However, if you’re like us, you decided that being a plant parent was your thing because green...

15 Jul

NYC Neighborhoods, Lifestyle

6 Swoon-worthy Brunch Spots in Brooklyn

July 20, 2021
Posted by nybits

Brunch is a tradition popularized by urban millennials and Gen Z-ers – the need for bottomless mimosas on a Sunday morning, while having lively discussions over Eggs Benedict and greasy bacon, is as American as capitalism. Moreover, we’ve found that some of the best brunch spots in the...