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What now? A post-Sandy guide to your rights as a refugee renter or owner

by Teri Karush Rogers | 12/26/12 - 11:27 AM

Many NYC apartment buildings are still off limits to residents, with timetables for return ranging from a few...
Is your neighbor driving you nuts--or worse? Here's what to do

by V. L. Hendrickson | 12/24/12 - 11:38 AM

With over 8 million people living on top of one another in our fine city, there’s bound to be some quibbling...
Kicking off BrickUnderground's "Best New Posts of 2012" week, plus our 12 most popular vintage posts

by BrickUnderground Staff | 12/24/12 - 9:01 AM

With the holidays in full swing, we here at Brick are taking a mini-staycation. But have no fear: we'll be...

Real Estate Want: A little bit of Paris in the heart of Greenwich Village.

by Julie Inzanti | 12/20/12 - 3:52 PM

The hardwood floors, fireplace and rustic ceiling beams in this one-bedroom, one-bath $1.2M Greenwich...
Lazy doormen, delinquent supers still rake in the tips, according to holiday poll

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 12/19/12 - 2:18 PM

Seems when it comes to NYC apartment building tipping, it doesn't matter too much whether you're a naughty or...
Ask an Expert: We moved out of our co-op for 2 weeks after Sandy. Do we still have to pay maintenance?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 12/18/12 - 8:56 AM

Q. My co-op's basement was flooded during Hurricane Sandy and we had no heat or electricity for two weeks....

Real Estate Want: A home for your tomes

by Julie Inzanti | 12/13/12 - 2:47 PM

We know paper seems so old fashioned, but put down your Kindle and let your eyes rest on the...
'Tis the season for an energy scam

by Kelly Kreth | 12/13/12 - 10:57 AM

Building security has been a continuous issue since I moved here because of my not-so-super super. Over the...
Ask an Expert: No cold water in the kitchen for 9 years. How do I get my co-op to fix it?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 12/11/12 - 11:07 AM

Q. I have not been able to get cold water out of my kitchen sink in over 9 years. The super has looked...

10 ways to Sandyproof your building (or at least improve your chances)

by Jill Krasny | 12/10/12 - 10:42 AM

Of all the New York neighborhoods slammed by Hurricane Sandy, Battery Park seemed to emerge the strongest....
Novel fixes for mold, barking dogs, and Sandy homeless; the end of Bushwick as we know it, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 12/10/12 - 8:56 AM

Cruise ship could be turned into a floating apartment building for Sandy victims if Bloomberg says yes (...
Real Estate Want: Go toward the light

by Julie Inzanti | 12/06/12 - 3:49 PM

If you haven’t noticed, our daylight seems to fade earlier and earlier as the colder months creep in. It is...
Best of Holiday Tipping Past: You'll want to read these...

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 12/05/12 - 3:35 PM

In honor of Holiday Tipping Week here on BrickUnderground, in this edition of our SurvivalList roundup series...
Dear Ms. Demeanor: Bike room misconduct

by Jamie Lauren Sutton | 12/05/12 - 12:35 PM

Dear Ms. Demeanor,My condo has bike storage in our basement. There is a long wait list to get a space. This...

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