Signs that a NYC basement apartment is a safe and legal rental

… the subway system At least 11 people were killed when their basementlevel apartments filled with water or suffered other … destruction The storm cast new attention on the problem of basement apartmentsand the citys lack of progress  so far to … Yes citywide rezoning plan Not all basement apartments in NYC are illegal or unsafe but you need to check them out …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 10, 2025 - 9:30AM
Have space in NYC to create an ADU? You may be eligible for funds to make it happen

New York City is wading into the sometimescontroversial accessory dwelling unit debate in an effort to … is not new for the New York area As the Regional Plan Association a nonprofit research association points out in a …

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

… concern for New Yorkers in the aftermath of major flooding from recent storms Fortunately many prospective … information for October 2023 Firstly the seller of your apartment is legally required to disclose if the building is … and if they have ever filed a flood insurance claim on the apartment You can also get a buildings flood history …

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

… data points is Brian C Evans president and CEO of Eastern Public  a NYCbased insurance claims and risk management firm … usually required  … Your first step is to determine if you are covered for flooding Evans says Generally speaking most … or agent to find these programs … Policy amounts differ for coops vs condos … Condos and coops need a special FEMA flood …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 25, 2023 - 1:30PM