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… For months Id been catching a faint whiff of cooking gas in … overlooking the streeta residential block of townhouses and apartment buildings in Brooklyn With the air conditioners on …

… I cringe when I recall the first few emails I sent to our landlord who lives in California about some problem in our … you and the long dialogue that followed until we established what the problem was and how it would be fixed Now a … Other than flipping circuit breakers and unclogging drains my husband recommends this snake a must when you have …

… When you are buying in New York City a good strategy for beating the … Melnick Darouvar Gershburg says most agreements are fairly short such as a week to 10 days although he has … wont eventually be delivered vacant and you will be left dealing with additional belongings that havent been removed …

… smoke pollutants and ventilation have an impact on your apartments indoor air quality At its worst poor indoor air … irritated eyes an itchy nose and a sore throat according to NYC Department of Health Lowlevel household dust isnt … area to dust said Amanda Wiss a professional organizer in NYC and  founder of  Urban Clarity Underbed storage is the …

… Whether its a leaking faucet or a broken appliance its … find yourself asking a landlord to make repairs Fortunately there are laws and regulations that require building and … apartment owners to make repairs when  you report something is broken but that doesnt necessarily mean it will be done …

… our firstperson column Inside Stories with tips from buyers renters and transplants about some of the hazards they … plenty of stress factors Be wary of signing a lease on an apartment that needs a gut renovation before you can move in … and no one wants their toilet to turn into a geyser And if youre couch surfing with kids while you find the right …