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Major landlord bans smoking; how to deal with the hoarder upstairs and more

by Sara Alessi | 6/17/13 - 8:55 AM

Related Companies bans smoking in 40,000 apartments (NY Times)Latest luxury building amenity: ...
Real Estate Want: Roof deck with a lap pool and spa

by Julie Inzanti | 6/13/13 - 3:20 PM

Tar beach, schmar beach.This Greenwich Village condo building on West 12th Street has twelve 3-4 bedroom...
Single and slightly antisocial? Have I got the place for you!

by Craig Roche | 6/13/13 - 10:58 AM

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m very picky about what I look for in a tenant, and chances are you aren’t...

Preparations in place for the next "superstorm," Manhattan rental prices near record high and more

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 6/13/13 - 8:58 AM

Uh oh, according to new climate data, over 800,000 New Yorkers will live in flood zones by the 2050s (New...
Would you rather have a city, park or river view?

by Mayra David | 6/12/13 - 12:50 PM

It goes without saying that most (if not all) New Yorkers appreciate a nice view--especially since so...
Dear Ms. Demeanor: The vestibule in our walk-up building is becoming a storage space. Help!

by Jamie Lauren Sutton | 6/12/13 - 11:10 AM

Dear Ms. Demeanor,I live in a small walk-up building and we allow our neighbors to keep their stroller folded...

Ask an Expert: Can our condo board sell the roof out from under us?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 6/11/13 - 2:22 PM

Q. In order to raise money, my condo board is considering selling our undeveloped roof space to one or more...
7 things to consider before buying in a landmarked building

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 6/10/13 - 2:13 PM

It's hard to beat the charm of a landmarked building. Many boast beautiful architectural details (no cookie-...
Real Estate Want: An artist studio or a dining library...maybe both

by Julie Inzanti | 6/06/13 - 12:05 PM

We recently featured an amazing outdoor space, and this week we're going indoors.This stunning corner...

Airtronics: Bringing central a/c home--to your apartment

by Leah Hochbaum Rosner | 6/06/13 - 11:03 AM

Window a/c's will certainly cool you down this summer, but nothing is as quiet (or enviable, a/c-wise) as...
The great NYC outdoors: FAQs for those lucky enough to have terraces, roofdecks and gardens

by Tripp Whetsell | 6/05/13 - 12:47 PM

You just rented or bought a NYC apartment with private outdoor space? Congratulations--you are now...
Scorched yet? A few more tips on installing your window a/c

by BrickUnderground Staff | 5/31/13 - 12:44 PM

If you haven't installed your window a/c yet, it's probably at the top of your weekend to do list. Be...
Real Estate Want: A dressing closet bigger than a studio apartment

by Julie Inzanti | 5/30/13 - 3:08 PM

This $27.5 million Greenwich Village Greek Revival-style townhouse, originally built in 1844, has floor-...
Why this small landlord stays away from Craigslist and brokers

by Craig Roche | 5/30/13 - 10:48 AM

Have you seen the ad for my apartment?No?Excellent – my strategy is working!I will never advertise my...

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