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Backyard ADU
Affordable Housing
Have space in NYC to create an ADU? You may be eligible for funds to make it happen
By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2023 - 1:45AM
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Sales Market
How can I tell if an apartment I'm buying has flooded in the past?

… storms Fortunately many prospective buyers can access information about a homes flooding history if they suspect there may have been … any telltale signs of past flooding or leaks … Buy … Sales Market … Ask an Expert … basement … flood … leaks … How can …

By Alanna Schubach |October 2, 2023 - 2:30PM
A moldy apartment floor and walls
Renovation
Renter beware: Why asking about flooding and mold is an apartment-hunter's responsibility
By Jennifer White Karp |August 1, 2023 - 10:30AM
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Renovation
Can I have an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in my NYC backyard?
By Evelyn Battaglia |June 13, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Neighborhood Intel
I lived in a Brooklyn Heights garden-floor apartment for nearly 20 years—it's not like living in a basement
By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 5, 2023 - 3:30PM
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The Search
7 features that make ground-floor apartments desirable—instead of dealbreakers
By Emily Myers |May 9, 2023 - 12:30PM
Underground parking garage
Improve
Brick webinar recap: How to keep your parking garage safe
By Jennifer White Karp |May 2, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Products + Services
Will insurance cover clean up costs and damages after a flood caused by an underground river?
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 25, 2023 - 1:30PM
Man Rushing To Car In Parking Garage
Improve
Have questions about parking garage inspections? Sign up for a building safety webinar

… a building safety webinar at noon on Thursday April 27th To register go here At the upcoming webinar OS will show photos …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 20, 2023 - 4:45PM
Bucket with mob in flooded basement or electrical room
Products + Services
When your building's basement flooding is caused by an underground river, here's what to do
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 18, 2023 - 9:45AM