What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries

… have a few key features theyre looking for Lush with lots of space and quiet neighbors are all usually pretty … of a graveyard Have you ever rode the L or the J past Broadway Junction and seen that huge graveyard Thats what Im next … creeped out or grossed out to just tell yourself This is another part of life and now I have a more constant …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
6 things you really need to know about your NYC radiators

… sounds of your oldfashioned cast iron radiator Not only are these radiators noisy but they can get very hot or worse … to use the knob to turn your radiator on or off … A lot of people mistakenly believe that the circular knob on a steam … the lack of control in these steam heat systems is why hot water systems are a lot more popular nowadays he …

By Brick Underground |October 27, 2025 - 2:00PM
Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast

… I cringe when I recall the first few emails I sent to our … and the long dialogue that followed until we established what the problem was and how it would be fixed Now a few … youre aware of a potential situation and putting it on your landlords radar Just in case … You Might Also Like … …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… Citythat you will find yourself asking a landlord to make repairs Fortunately there are laws and regulations that … building staff over the holidays is standard practice in NYC so dont be surprised if your super becomes more … like discontinued amenities but also problems like heat hot water or repairs If conditions are really badlike no heatthe …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM