Kelly Kreth

There are so many truly unbelievable details in the “Sex and the City” reboot airing on HBO Max this month—so much so that one might find it hard to watch “And Just Like That” without hurling their own stilettos at the screen. But the show's depiction of New York City real estate is spot on.

Nate Sanders found himself living alone in a five-bedroom house in rural Nevada after his siblings moved out. He decided to move to NYC, despite not knowing anyone here, landing a studio in a doorman building in Chelsea. Here’s his story.

Henry Henkel had been saving money by living with his grandparents in Gramercy Park. When they decided to sell, he started looking for a place of his own to rent, but had an unusual requirement: Very high ceilings, since he’s 6 feet, 10 inches tall! He found a place nearby where he doesn’t have to duck his head—and he's still close to all his favorite post-grad hangouts. Here’s his story.

'Harlem,' a new 10-episode dramedy on Amazon Prime, mirrors the gentrification underway in the neighborhood in real life.

When the pandemic hit, McKenzie left the Boston apartment she was sharing with roommates to live with her parents, which enabled her to save some money. With her savings, and her new ability to work from home, she decided to take a leap and move to New York City. She loves her new apartment and West Village neighborhood; the subway system, however, is going to take a little while to learn. Here’s her story.

Charlie and Courtney loved living in Gramercy—they even got engaged in its small, exclusive park. But the pandemic made working from home in a studio less than romantic. They decided to take advantage of pandemic discounts and upgrade to a two bedroom in a newer building with great amenities. It’s a good fit for now—until the rent goes up. Here’s Charlie’s story.