Cool homes for all: A guide to NYC’s new AC mandate for rentals

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By Cassidy Jensen |January 19, 2026 - 10:30AM
5 quick and inexpensive renovation projects if you're selling your apartment or house

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By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?

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By Brick Underground |June 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

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By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM