I lived in a Brooklyn Heights garden-floor apartment for nearly 20 years—it's not like living in a basement

… most things in New York City I heard through word of mouth about a floorthrough apartment available in a brownstone on … Apparently it was done to code but to this day I think about how much toxic mold could be down there Luckily we … The total cost for the combination and renovation was about $200000   Ten months later on April 28th 1989 we …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 14, 2024 - 10:00AM
Have space in NYC to create an ADU? You may be eligible for funds to make it happen

… But zoning laws remain an obstacle as well as concerns about shortterm rental use But there are ways around those …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2023 - 1:45AM
How can I tell if an apartment I'm buying has flooded in the past?

… Fortunately many prospective buyers can access information about a homes flooding history if they suspect there may … were flooded in recent years  Buyers who are concerned about future risks could purchase a FEMA flood policy in …

By Alanna Schubach |October 2, 2023 - 2:30PM
Will insurance cover clean up costs and damages after a flood caused by an underground river?

… what often happens is property owners are worried about incurring costs that might not be reimbursed and delay …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 25, 2023 - 1:30PM
When your building's basement flooding is caused by an underground river, here's what to do

… to Payne the process is very expensivechemical grouts cost about $350 per gallon and you may need many gallons to seal … in the basement as well as the entire elevator pit which is about 15 feet below the basement level where they also …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 18, 2023 - 9:45AM
Is your NYC building sitting on an underground river?

… to Sergey Kadinsky an expert on underground rivers and the author of Hidden Waters of New York A History Guide  and its …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 10, 2023 - 12:30PM