Tracy Kaler, Author at ELIKA New York

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High Floor Walk-up Apartments in New York City

When searching for my own NYC apartment, I toured some pretty sweet Manhattan fifth-floor walk-ups, which, at the time, seemed almost feasible. (I skipped the sixth-floor ads intentionally and later…

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Hiring an Interior Designer in New York City

Decorating a home can take more time, patience, energy, and emotional devotion. Most New Yorkers also demand the highest quality and better-than-average home décor. So how to balance your lack…

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Tips to Avoid Home Buyer’s Remorse

As someone who searched for more than one year before I purchased my Upper West Side apartment, I can relate to the overwhelming and tedious process of finding the right…

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Buying an Apartment in a Doorman Building in NYC

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Buying an Apartment in a Doorman Building

I live in a building with a full-time doorman, and admittedly, to some extent, I’m spoiled. Not that I wouldn’t consider living in a non-doorman building if I found a…

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Celebrity Sightings in These NYC Neighborhoods

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Celebrity Sightings in These NYC Neighborhoods

It’s no secret that New York is a stomping ground for celebrities. From actors of stage and screen to public figures and acclaimed artists, the city has always drawn the…

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Spring Cleaning Tips for Your NYC Apartment

After another brutal winter, New Yorkers are thrilled with the start of spring weather and the official first day on March 20. With milder temperatures, chirping robins, and blooming buds…

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Best Neighborhoods For Foodies in New York City

The Best Neighborhoods for Food Lovers

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Living In Hell’s Kitchen

It wasn’t that long ago when gritty Hell’s Kitchen was a gang-infested, crime-ridden and peep show-filled neighborhood. But like much of New York City, gentrification took hold and now the…

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New York City Townhouse Architecture

If you’re an architecture buff, you can’t help but get caught up in Manhattan’s townhouse architecture styles. Stroll through many NYC neighborhoods, and you’ll come across blocks of charming townhouses…

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Neighborhood Features That Increase Your Home Value

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Neighborhood Features That Increase Your Home Value

We all know that location is essential no matter where you live. But in New York City, buying real estate in the right neighborhood, on the right street, and in…

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