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

… I cringe when I recall the first few emails I sent to our landlord who lives in … one from her to say how and when it will be fixed  Of course not every problem can be neatly wrapped up like … did was working and we needed help And we got itinstead of being given a list of things to try A burnedout sump pump …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… faucet or a broken appliance its inevitableespecially if you rent for a long time in New York Citythat you will find … make repairs when  you report something is broken but that doesnt necessarily mean it will be done immediately … official and will get a better response  Some leases also have provisions for how the landlord prefers to be contacted …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
7 ways to get small jobs done in your NYC apartment if you're not handy

… In matters of home décor I have long subscribed to the enlightened … workers are NOT insured you will have to rely on your own homeowners or renters policy if something goes awry Taskers … is your best solution the company is owned by IKEA … 4 Your friends husband … Last summer I needed two holes …

By Mary Lowengard |January 27, 2025 - 1:30PM
No heat and pests galore: The top 5 NYC renter complaints of 2024 and how to fix them

… the tap I realized the water wasnt going to get any warmer My apartments hot water was outan experience commonplace for … a set of basic standards guaranteed by every leaseeven if they are not explicitly spelled out Violations of these …

By Celia Young |January 27, 2025 - 10:45AM
Who is responsible for fixing a clogged drain, you or your landlord?

… repairs  Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … are not meant to be flushed such as paper towels or hygiene products The same goes for pouring nondissolvable items like … have to provide to apartment tenants  Brick Undergrounds list of what NYC landlords are required to provide tenants …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 21, 2024 - 12:30PM
How does a condo board sue the sponsor for construction defects in NYC?

… problems A developerled board will try and lower or avoid costs that will affect them greatly over the next few months … of all common areas any damage to the interior of the apartments and any checklist items for the developer to … retain an independent engineering firm to evaluate the construction of the building and compare it to the drawings …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 20, 2023 - 10:30AM