staff

Ask Sam: What's a 'major capital improvement,' and does it really mean my landlord can raise the rent?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 19, 2020 - 10:00AM

Brick Underground’s best advice on holiday tipping in NYC buildings

… tip New York City building staff and if youre not used to the practice and even if you are it can feel a bit … arent clear and New Yorkers dont really like to talk about how much and who they tip Thats where Brick Underground … this year But wait theres morea lot more Want to see how much your fellow New Yorkers are tipping this year Check …

By Brick Underground |December 19, 2019 - 9:00AM

Rent

Ask Sam: Can I get evicted because of my neighbors' noise complaints?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 10, 2019 - 10:00AM

Improve

I want to break my lease because of a noisy NYC neighbor. What are my options?

By Nikki M. Mascali |March 28, 2019 - 12:00PM

Live

How to prepare for your building's elevator shutdown

By Phillip Pantuso |January 24, 2019 - 9:00AM

Live

Dear Ms. Demeanor: My doorman is having an affair with my neighbor. How do I stay cool when I see them?

By Dianne Ackerman |December 21, 2018 - 5:00PM

Live

How much should you tip for the holidays? Take our poll and find out

By Brick Underground |November 26, 2018 - 2:00PM

Live

Packages are going missing from my building's lobby. What can I do?

By Alanna Schubach |October 29, 2018 - 10:00AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Can my landlord make me pay his legal fees?

… … Your landlords not just being greedy here says Sam Himmelstein a … you get to stay in the apartment or you dontthings arent always so simple What happens in a nonpayment case where you owe six months worth of rent but your defense is that the apartment is in horrible …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |June 20, 2018 - 3:00PM

Renovation

4 common brownstone leaks—and how we (mostly) fixed them

By Angela Tiffin |May 17, 2018 - 3:00PM