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(New York, NY) May 8, 2019 – Furnished Quarters, the largest independently owned and operated provider of global temporary housing, announced today that it will no longer operate Q&A Residential Hotel. In its place, Lyric will have its first Manhattan presence in the 70 Pine building, and will update the design of current Q&A units […]

New York, NY, Apr 9, 2019 – Furnished Quarters, the largest independently owned and operated provider of global temporary housing, is honored to have been awarded ASAP Quality Accreditation by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP). The accreditation is the leading global standard for the serviced apartment industry and one of its most sought-after stamps of […]

Thinking about moving to San Francisco? As with any major city, living in the City by the Bay has its pros and cons. In addition to the usual challenges of urban life, San Francisco has issues all its own to take into account, notably a homelessness crisis, headline-grabbing housing costs and unique weather patterns. No […]

New York, NY, Apr 9, 2019 – Furnished Quarters, the largest independently owned and operated provider of global temporary housing, has added a significant number of new staff to support the business’ rapid expansion. The growth has warranted acquiring new office space to accommodate the increases in personnel and service. Over the last year, Furnished Quarters has […]

Brooklyn, New York. Where do we start? What was once a primarily residential outer borough has become a destination in and of itself within just a couple of decades. As more and more people were priced out of Manhattan, neighborhoods in Brooklyn saw an influx of residential development, hip restaurants and bars, nightlife, high-end retail […]

Photo courtesy of John Stephen Dwyer Whether you’re burning the midnight oil, had a few too many Sam Adams or just plain hungry at 3am, we won’t  judge the reason(s) you’re seeking a 24-hour restaurant in Boston. Although late-night dining in Beantown can be hard to come by, it does exist – and it’s some […]

(New York, NY) February 25, 2019 – Furnished Quarters, the largest independently owned and operated provider of global temporary housing, announced today that Catherine Meenan has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. She will report to Victoria Yanakos, Executive Vice President of Sales. Catherine has led a dynamic 30-year corporate sales career, reflecting […]

Long flight ahead of you? You’d probably like to use the time to be productive, but WiFi connections at 35,000 feet are spotty at best, battery life is limited and power cords are clunky. Thankfully there’s an alternative that never loses a signal, runs out of battery or requires an outlet: a book. Make it […]

Streetcars and cable cars and buses, oh my! Whether you’ve recently moved to San Francisco or are planning a visit, learning how to get around the City by the Bay can seem like learning a foreign language. However, it’s a small city taking up only about 47 square miles, so you don’t have to be […]

A special guest blog by 10 Ways to Reduce Stress During Your Move Heaps of unlabeled cardboard boxes, packing tape that keeps sticking to itself, and broken dishes — the moving process is not necessarily a good time. But despite all the confusion and commotion, stress-free moving is possible when you execute some of our […]