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one-bedroom condo at 702 Hancock Street
The Search
7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers
By Jennifer White Karp |May 19, 2025 - 11:00AM
A handheld gas detector
Live
Gas was seeping through our walls and my family is lucky our neighbor took action
By Emily Myers |September 19, 2024 - 12:30PM
confrontation with unhappy neighbor in hallway
Troubleshooting
Is your neighbor harassing you? Follow these 4 steps to handle the problem
By Evelyn Battaglia |September 18, 2024 - 11:30AM
insurance adjuster inspecting mold
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
cooking odors brick underground
Neighbors
How do I stop my neighbor's cooking smells from wafting into my apartment?

… terms of the lease says Dean Roberts an attorney at the law firm  Norris McLaughlin  If another shareholder is cooking … Mark Levine principal at  EBMG  a NYC property management firm If either of these are compromised by someone elses …

By Alanna Schubach |September 12, 2023 - 10:00AM
A hand holds a cigarette.
Small Projects + DIY
How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?
By Celia Young |July 18, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Kids + Pets
Having pets in New York City—Brick Underground’s best advice
By Emily Myers |January 12, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Live
Have a problem with your NYC apartment, building, or block? Here’s how to try to get some help
By Austin Havens-Bowen |September 17, 2020 - 2:00PM
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Rent
Can I get in trouble for smoking weed in a NYC rental apartment?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 10, 2020 - 12:00PM