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Ask Altagracia: Can I avoid eviction if I’m struggling financially?
December 10, 2025 - 13:00 PM
If you fall behind on rent, much depends on your relationship with your landlord, attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge said. Asking for an extension or a payment plan are two options.
Read More Holiday Tipping Guide: How much to tip your doorman, super, porter, and other staff
December 1, 2025 - 10:00 AM
Want to know how much to tip your doorman, super, porter, and other NYC building staff? Here's Brick Underground's annual tipping guide, updated for 2025.
Read More How much does moving to the suburbs cost vs. staying in NYC?
November 25, 2025 - 10:30 AM
How to compare prices, taxes, commuting, and other costs associated with moving from NYC to the suburbs.
Read More Ask Altagracia: My landlord enters my apartment with no warning. What can I do to stop this?
November 19, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge of Outerbridge Law advises a tenant whose landlord makes surprise visits to their apartment.
Read More How to warm up your chilly NYC apartment: Brick Underground's best advice
November 18, 2025 - 13:00 PM
What to do if the heat in your NYC apartment isn't working, or is blasting too high.
Read More Ask Altagracia: Our building is badly neglected. Can we as tenants take over the building?
November 12, 2025 - 12:00 PM
It is possible for tenants to take over their neglected NYC building through an Article 7-A proceeding, attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge explains.
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