I’ve been a NYC doorman for 22 years. This is what I think about holiday tipping

… A longtime doorman 22 years in a rental building on the Upper East Side who asked to be anonymous for reasons that will soon be obvious shared his thoughts … missed it … What he thinks of renters who skimp on holiday tips … Out of all the units Id say only about three dont …

By Kelly Kreth |December 3, 2025 - 11:30AM
6 reasons why your mortgage application might be denied or delayed that have nothing to do with you

New York City buyer with good credit and money in the bank you can have trouble getting a mortgage for an apartment if there are issues with … Fannie Mae one of the governmentbacked entities that buys loans from banks requires lenders to restrict loans to …

By Brick Underground |November 11, 2025 - 4:00PM
6 things you really need to know about your NYC radiators

… New York City building youre probably already familiar with the random hissing and clanking sounds of your oldfashioned … way to turn the heat on If the radiator is off it shouldnt make any banging sounds When you have it opened halfway that … If youre choosing to remove your radiators altogether make sure you keep them somewhere safe so that you can …

By Brick Underground |October 27, 2025 - 2:00PM
A fire safety checklist for your NYC apartment building

… prompt you to check safety measures in your own New York City apartment building but thats often what spurs people to … on for a checklist for fire safety measures in a New York City apartment building … Does your smoke detector work  … … required in all residential buildings with three or more apartments If the doors function correctly they work as a …

By Brick Underground |October 8, 2025 - 9:30AM