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Brokers can read your mind, the best sleeper sofas and more

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 3/28/13 - 8:55 AM

Better practice that open house poker face; agents can tell right away when you're bluffing (NY...
Room for Improvement: Dreaming of radiant floor heat and a window with an actual view of the outside

by Mayra David | 3/27/13 - 12:28 PM

Radiant heat, dull details, and some serious space makeovers. Six New Yorkers have a smorgasbord of home...
Altair Energy Services: An affordable way to soundproof your windows (and keep the cold out)

by Leah Hochbaum Rosner | 3/27/13 - 10:43 AM

Taxis honk their horns at all hours of the night. Sirens blare from near and far. And semi-drunk folks...

NYC Renovation Questions: Countertop problems in my kitchen -- should I fix, replace or request a discount?

by Tracy Kaler | 3/27/13 - 8:50 AM

Q. My kitchen renovation is done. One of the problems is a less-than-perfect granite countertop,...
Ask an Expert: Do I have to let workers onto my terrace to repair the building next door?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 3/26/13 - 3:13 PM

Q. The apartment building next door is demanding access to my terrace so they can repair their facade....
Rent Coach: Do the repairmen my building hired have to be licensed?

by Mike Akerly | 3/21/13 - 2:47 PM

Q. I live in a rental apartment in Manhattan and have recently had some issues in my bathroom that have...

10 apartment staging mistakes that can cost you a sale

by Marjorie Cohen | 3/21/13 - 10:22 AM

You’re ready to put your apartment on the market. Now take a long, hard look. Is it ready to meet the public...
The bright side of living near the BQE, how to find a landlord-tenant lawyer and more

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 3/21/13 - 9:01 AM

Go west (of the BQE) young buyer--for a less crowded, less expensive treat (New York Times)Looking for a...
Room for Improvement: Less scaffolding and more closet space, please!

by Mayra David | 3/20/13 - 12:20 PM

Scaffolding that’s a nuisance, a door that denies entry, and storage for the digital age! Six New York City...

Urban Garden Center: A family biz with community spirit

by Leah Hochbaum Rosner | 3/20/13 - 10:18 AM

Shortly after emigrating from Greece in 1959, Dimitri and Calliope Gravanis opened a flower shop on New York’...
Only in New York: The man who lived on my kitchen table

by Isabelle Magliari | 3/18/13 - 3:16 PM

My first Brooklyn apartment was a walkup in Midwood so cramped that a single renter would have felt smothered...
10 first-time renovation mistakes even New Yorkers make

by Tracy Kaler | 3/18/13 - 10:28 AM

Renovating anywhere--let alone in New York City--is certainly not easy, even for the seasoned pro. ...
New rental properties coming to Brooklyn; why Hollywood does/doesn't want your apartment and more

by Sara Alessi | 3/18/13 - 9:05 AM

Your apt could be worth $1,000-$40,000/day as a film set--but not if you live in a walk-up or a place with...
Rent Coach: Can I get my rent reduced because of a leak in my kitchen?

by Mike Akerly | 3/14/13 - 2:35 PM

Q. My kitchen will become mostly unusable for a week or two while my landlord fixes a leak above the sink....

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