5 quick and inexpensive renovation projects if you're selling your apartment or house

… toxic fumes released during the process not only make your apartment smell bad  theyre dangerous if not dealt with … a moment and it was fastmaking it a quick upgrade for a NYC apartment or house on the market Need some other fast or … this affordable but stinky bathroom upgrade … Mini split AC units for the comfort of central air … Lets face it Window …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
Can I install a washer/dryer combo in my NYC co-op?

… said most standardsize electric units require a 240volt outlet which can be challenging to accommodate in older … more compact dryers on the market need only a 120volt wall outlet Either way youll need to address lint buildup more on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 5, 2025 - 9:30AM
Fewer buyers, steeper rents, and costlier renovations: How tariffs could impact NYC real estate

… The Trump administrations new tariffs on foreign goods have rattled … real estate sales market  Wouldbe buyers who decide to rent instead could in turn send already skyhigh rents even higher in the summer months We could see a few …

By Celia Young |April 17, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 … IKEA  My problem is getting someone to install them This is what I call a small stuff joba task that falls just beyond … house talentthe super handymen and porters though you should check to see if your building forbids this The upside …

By Mary Lowengard |January 27, 2025 - 1:30PM
You bought a NYC brownstone. How are you going to manage it?

… an apartment building you know how convenient it is to call the super when you need something fixed In a … intel on who to call when you have a maintenance issue Your knowledgeable agent can be a great resource before you buy … six months before the pandemic  made a point of taking the contact details of subcontractors who worked on her …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 17, 2024 - 2:30PM