May 2016

It is SO easy to spend all your money in one weekend in New York City, and that’s why sometimes it’s easier to just save and stay in. While yes, your No Fee apartment is the coolest place in town, there are a bunch of things you can get out and do, for ZERO dollars. (Now that’s what I call a deal). Finding them though, is not always so easy. So I’ve looked high and low for you for the best things to do that are totally F-R-E-E.

Check out Picnic Point on Governors Island: Grab your friends, a blanket, an awesome food selection from Zabars and catch the free ferry to Governors Island for an awesome afternoon! The free ferries from Manhattan are at 10am, 11am and 11:30 on Saturday and Sunday.

The River to River Festival: More than 10 downtown museums will open their doors on June 21^st from 4-8pm, FO FREE.

Yoga On Sundays: Every Sunday at 9:30 Lululemon offers free yoga at Union Square. FREE mat, FREE instruction! Get your flex on!

Zip Lining, Bike Riding, Rock Climbing: Bring a helmet and a friend and enjoy heaps of excitement for NO COST AT ALL! Check out Summer Streets, when seven miles of road from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park along Park Ave are closed off on Saturday mornings in August.

If you’re looking to live in this awesome city we call home, check out some of No Fee Rental’s amazing apartments! They offer furnished, luxury, short-term or long term options that all include great amenities (like rooftop decks, hello summer fun!) and are in the BEST neighborhoods. Check out your options HERE.

Until next time!

XO

Steph

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Moving to a new city can be tough. Sure, you’ve found your perfect apartment and you’re moved in, but what about food? Which grocery stores are the best bang for your buck? (because trust me if you’re not careful you’ll end up paying $6 for one avocado) Finding your new favorite places takes time, and in a big city like New York, it can be a little overwhelming where to start. Luckily for you, New York is also full of some really great resources that can help you to find your way. Here are the 5 best websites I used when I moved to New York City to find my favorite places.

1. Time Out New York: From best happy hours, to awesome things to do on the weekend, Time Out New York has the beat on everything amazing about this city you now call home!
2. Gothamist: Gothamist has some great lists, but they also have the inside scoop on breaking news in our city. It’s great to stay on top of all things NYC, that way you’ll be up-to-date in conversations as well!
3. Postmates NYC: For everything that is delivery! This service brings you food, groceries, juices and coffee! The perfect solution for when you just can’t make up your mind!
4. A true NYC staple, with just a click of a button or a touch of your finger, you can have food from all over the city delivered right to your front door. Seamless changed the world of delivery, and with the reviews loaded within the app, you can see everything from bad experiences to the most ordered items at every restaurant featured.
5. Thrillest: A bit of a hybrid site, this online-magazine is a great guide to what’s hot in New York City. With lists like “Every Free Outdoor Concert in NYC this Summer” with this app/website in your pocket you’ll be in-the-know in no time at all.

Now that you’re up to speed on the best resources to check out, isn’t it time you found that dream apartment?! No Fee Rentals has long term, short term, furnished, unfurnished and luxury apartments available NOW! Some buildings feature gyms, outdoor spaces, rooftop decks and they’re all in prime locations in the best neighborhoods.

If you’re thinking about moving to this gorgeous city we call home, which neighborhood should you live in? Are you best suited for a one bedroom apartment in Chelsea? Or maybe a hip studio in Greenwich… Find out which neighborhood in New York City is best for you with our quiz!