360 East 72nd Street

One of the top coops on the Upper East Side! Since the building converted in 1971 there has NEVER been an assessment and the maintenance is well below $1 per square foot. The building has done extensive maintenance and is planning to put in a gym---all without raising the already crazy low monthly charges. There is a roofdeck, laundry, 24 hour doorman and it's a pet friendly building. The coop board is very reasonable and allows parents buying for children and guarantors. It's perfect for first time buyers who may need some help from parents and the low charges make it more affordable.

Is New York City Prepared for a Hurricane?

Want to know if your apartment building is in a hurricane evacuation zone? Go to gis.nyc.gov/oem/he/index.htm

Office of Emergency Management's hurricane evacuation map for New York City can be found at nyc.gov/hurricane. Click on the link "Ready New York Hurricane Brochure" at the bottom of the page then click map. It is available in 11 languages.

Federal Emergency Management Agency's maps of flood zones can be found at gis.nyc.gov/dob/fm/index.htm

plaNYC--the city's program for improving infrastructure and quality of life can be found at nyc.gov/planyc2030

Long Island City Condo

5th Street Lofts 5sl.com 3 bedroom 2 baths over 1500sf for $1,000,000+ and taxes only about $100 per month with fitness center, garage, roof deck, children's playroom. All 1 stop from Grand Central Station. Long Island City has just begun with many new condos popping up, it's just a matter of time and LIC will be the next Soho! Other great buildings are The Gantry, View 59, The Echelon, Queens Plaza, and the Badge Building, and Arris Lofts.