What you need to know about doorman vs. non-doorman buildings in NYC

… for a new apartment to buy Doorman buildings have lots of pros They tend to be well maintained and safer and … earlier version of this post was published in September 2014 We are presenting it again with updated information for … with a fulltime doorman livein super central laundry area common outdoor space private storage and a bike room …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |March 12, 2020 - 12:00PM
Pay a large security deposit upfront or smaller monthly fees? Mayor de Blasio wants to offer more NYers a choice

… hand over one months security deposit on your New York City rental or sign up for an alternative security deposit … is the choice Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to offer the citys renters to reduce some of the  upfront costs of securing an … now the mayor plans to extend this option to cityfinanced housing reaching an estimated 60000 households who find …

By Emily Myers |February 24, 2020 - 9:00AM
How to renovate your NYC apartment to make the most of smart home technology

… and thermostat control are the absolute minimum in any home renovation Just imagine waking up saying good morning … least you can make your existing setup more techfriendly by including outlets with builtin USB ports for charging … all the important elements especially when you are on vacation or have out of town guests Talk to your architect … …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 14, 2019 - 3:00PM