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Posts published in “Quarantine (Life and Culture)”

Storage Units Are Standing By

When it was time to quarantine with parents, or give up a lease, renters often had to make quick decisions on what to do with all their stuff. Source: New York Times

Downsizing From a Two-Bedroom to a Studio

A couple moved from a two-bedroom to a studio late last fall. But even after four months of quarantine, they don’t regret the decision. Source: New York Times

Moving to New York During the Pandemic

There aren’t many of them, but some buyers and renters are coming to New York even while thousands have left to escape the coronavirus. Source: New York Times

What the Coronavirus Has Done to New Development

The pandemic paused residential construction and stalled sales. Now developers in Long Island City and Greenpoint are scrambling to bounce back. Source: New York Times

That Healing Jazz Thing on a Porch in Brooklyn

For 82 days straight, a diverse group of musicians found their way to a stoop in Flatbush, and everybody followed the sax player. (It was his house.) Source: New York Times

More Space, Same Address

As quarantining has made small apartments seem minuscule, some renters have been able to find larger places without leaving the building. Source: New York Times

Enjoying Your Backyard All Summer Long

Summer heat and bugs can make your outdoor space unbearable. Here are some ways to help you stay outside comfortably. Source: New York Times

8 Things to Do This Weekend

Our culture writers offer suggestions for what to watch or listen to, and how to celebrate Pride Month as it winds down. Source: New York Times