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How to survive life in a tenement-sized apartment

by Kelly Kreth | 1/31/13 - 10:21 AM

Now that the micro-apartments are nearly here, I thought I'd try my hand at giving some service-y advice...
Room for Improvement: Dog-less neighbors, windows that don't fight back, and a better elevator

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 1/30/13 - 2:14 PM

Squeaky floors, too-much heat and neighborly nuisances... these are just a few things these seven New Yorkers...
NYC Renovation Questions: Where to turn when something goes wrong after the contractor leaves

by Tracy Kaler | 1/30/13 - 8:58 AM

Q: My renovation was finished 18 months ago, and I’m already noticing some things aren’t holding up as well...

Dreaming of your very own personal assistant? Lambent Services can help

by Joann Jovinelly | 1/29/13 - 11:43 AM

Hollywood darlings cannot function without one, nor can the kings of Wall Street. But even those of us not...
Your home office is getting easier to write off, finally somewhere to store all your stuff, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 1/28/13 - 8:57 AM

Tax season is about to get easier for the home office set (The Real Deal)It is so not fun when the A/C...
Room for Improvement: Wishing for different doors, deeper closets... and, of course, in-unit washer-dryers

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 1/25/13 - 12:43 PM

There's no such thing as a dream apartment in New York City (at least if you have any sort of budget). These...

10 upsides of the micro-lifestyle (besides the rent)

by Alana Mayman and Lucy Cohen Blatter | 1/24/13 - 10:18 AM

Just when you thought NYC apartments couldn't get any smaller, the city up and announces a pilot program...
Passion for the Palate: Never sweat a dinner party or small gathering again

by Joann Jovinelly | 1/21/13 - 1:11 PM

What’s more New York than hiring your own personal chef? Even in a city that is literally busting with...
Rent Coach: Do I have to let my landlord show my apartment?

by Mike Akerly | 1/17/13 - 2:22 PM

Q. My lease ends next month and my landlord says he's going to start showing the apartment to prospective...

NYC Renovation Questions: How much do architects charge?

by Tracy Kaler | 1/16/13 - 8:58 AM

Q. How are architects compensated? Do they negotiate their fees?A. Methods of compensation vary depending on...
16 tips for an (almost) stress-free moving day

by Marjorie Cohen | 1/14/13 - 1:01 PM

Moving day is never simple, but it can be more bearable. To figure out how to make the big move as...
Cheap rent, and a burgeoning restaurant scene, in FoHi (Forest Hills, Queens)

by Julie Inzanti | 1/10/13 - 11:58 AM

Any outer-borough resident can tell you (with an eyeroll) that Manhattan isn't everything. And while...
My apartment building flooded during Sandy. Should I still be worried about mold?

by Tracy Kaler | 1/10/13 - 9:51 AM

It's been more than two months since Sandy flooded many NYC neighborhoods and buildings, yet some apartment...
Room for Improvement: Wishing for a quieter apartment, a bathroom that doesn't rain and more

by Sarah Karron | 1/09/13 - 2:19 PM

Fed up with that one thing about your apartment that’s driving you nuts… or two… or three? You’re not alone!...

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