Chatsworth Park Apartments

How to Get an Apartment Without a Job

A lot of you have been telling me that you're having a hard time renting an apartment when you don't have a job lined up. I know it can be tough, and I know what I did when I was in your shoes, but I wanted to get you more valuable information that wasn't just from my experience. So, I sat down with

How to find hidden cameras in your Airbnb and other rental properties

As creepy as it sounds, someone could be spying on you at your vacation rental property. There have been many examples recently of vacationers finding hidden cameras in their rooms. Don't be a victim of this hideous behavior. We've got tips on how to spot a hidden cam and what to do about it.

Reasons To Rent A Two Bedroom Vs. A One-Bedroom Apartment

We’ve previously discussed the pros and cons of renting a studio vs. a one-bedroom apartment. But what about a one-bedroom vs. a two-bedroom? It’s a question that couples and singles must face when deciding on a place to live. While couples may share a single bedroom, a two-bedroom may still be a better option for […]

Now you can also rent our apartments by the month!

At Friendly Rentals we are always expanding our portfolio of apartments. And now we have introduced a new rental format: long-term rentals.

What to Look for Before Hiring a Contractor

Learn about the right questions to ask when hiring a contractor and important things to look for before starting a project.

6 Designer Tips to Make Your Home Look Expensive

Can Any Apartment Be a Furnished Apartment?

You need a furnished apartment, fast. Think your options are limited? Think again!

So You Want to be a Park Ranger...

A Yosemite park ranger shares his tips for getting the coolest job in the outdoors.

11 hidden spots in Central Park you need to explore

New Yorkers may not have backyards, but we do have Central Park: 843 acres of natural beauty tucked between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West. There’s ju

How to Pack for a Water Park

When you’re planning for a trip to the water park, the most important thing to do is familiarize yourself with its regulations before you start packing...

How Not To Be A Jerry In The National Parks This Summer

The dos and don'ts of visiting our national parks.

Want to lose weight? Head to a theme park

Trekking around theme parks can burn as many calories as a 10k run

What Makes a High Quality Park?

A new report can help park developers and managers assess quality, park by park and systemwide, to make investments and address disparities in access to high quality parks.

How Big is Central Park, Actually?

Central Park is big. Anyone who has ever thought to himself, “Hey, I can walk from Midtown to the Met” has learned this the hard way (yours truly is speaking from personal experience). To put... Continue reading

How We Figured Out Gramercy Park Is A Bargain

More than 100 years ago, the Trustees of Gramercy Park defeated an attempt by the City to tax the gated, 2-acre lot by showing that their properties were worth 30% more. But is that still true?

Why it gets so cold in South Park

The topography and the micro-climates of South Park create a wide range of winter temperatures.