13 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your co-op or condo

… First impressions are everything when it comes to selling your New York City condo or … of white to keep your apartment looking clean fresh and bright Buyers have been bombarded with images of pristine … your inner Marie Kondo It really depends on the price point and demographic but most often less is more she said  …

By Brick Underground |September 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
6 ways to fight dust in your NYC apartment

… smoke pollutants and ventilation have an impact on your apartments indoor air quality At its worst poor indoor air … and a sore throat according to NYC Department of Health Lowlevel household dust isnt generally a health problem but … Wiss a professional organizer in NYC and  founder of  Urban Clarity Underbed storage is the absolute worst for …

By Brick Underground |June 26, 2025 - 12:30PM
How do I force the landlord to remediate my mold-infested apartment?

… be to ask your landlord or management company to fix the issue directly and do it in writing although from your … It issued 21492 violations that same year mostly in the Bronx Brooklyn and northern Manhattan Most of those … on Housing To begin an HP action youll need to go to your countys HP clerk office to fill out the paperwork and pay a …

By Celia Young |July 29, 2024 - 12:00PM
How to hire a cleaning service in NYC, plus tips for being a good client (trust us, it pays off)

… If youre looking to hire a cleaning service for your New York City apartment or brownstone it can be hard to know where to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 8, 2023 - 10:00AM
How to check your NYC apartment building's ratings—or rate your own place

… rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more important than ever Take it from us Doing research … presenting it here with updated information for July 2023 … How apartment building reviews work … Want to save time by … Openigloos  cofounder   says as a newcomer she didnt know much about how renting in NYC worked So when the heat …

By Emily Myers |July 10, 2023 - 12:30PM