leaks

The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… building staff over the holidays is standard practice in NYC so dont be surprised if your super becomes more … like discontinued amenities but also problems like heat hot water or repairs If conditions are really badlike no heatthe … a warranty of habitability claim which is a defense for nonpayment of rent where conditions are dangerous to life …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM

Products + Services

How to tell if your apartment has mold—and how to get rid of it

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 26, 2024 - 9:30AM

Woman on the phone to a plumber about a leaking sink

Small Projects + DIY

Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast

By Jennifer White Karp |August 13, 2024 - 9:30AM

Renovation

6 steps to deal with flood or water damage in your NYC apartment

By Brick Underground |August 7, 2024 - 12:30PM

Close-up view of New York City style apartment buildings with emergency stairs along Mott Street in Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, United States.

Roommates + Landlords

Infamous NYC landlord sent to Rikers for skipping repairs at Manhattan buildings

… buildings Landlord Daniel Ohebshalom turned himself in to the citys sheriff on March 21st where he was transported to … himself in and was transported to Rikers on March 21st A Manhattan judge ordered on March 8th that Ohebshalom spend … since November of 2022 Stoller wrote in his order NYC public advocate Jumaane Williams ranked Ohebshalom and …

By Celia Young |March 27, 2024 - 9:30AM