Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… before you sign the lease means you are more likely to avoid a bad situation One way you can do that is to read … more serious and current violationsnot every issue that shows up is a red flag Pro Tip Pro Tip Want to check for … you rent it Run the address through the  Brick Report  and get a  real estate background check  built from all of New …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
A fire safety checklist for your NYC apartment building

It shouldnt take hearing about a devastating fire  to prompt you to check … … Your fire escape isnt a place for you to dry clothes or get fresh air Its actually your exit if theres a fire and …

By Brick Underground |October 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to find a hidden camera planted by your landlord, Airbnb host, or another creep

Renting a new apartment It may be scary to contemplate but there are … also been a rash of spy cam incidents at shortterm rentals nationwide Thats despite Airbnb and VRBO policies … problem closer to home Hidden cameras are an epidemic in New York City and people dont even realize how bad it is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to kick a roommate out of your NYC apartment

… York City renter its highly likely that at some point youll end up sharing an apartment with one or more roommates In a … of your life while theyre not Or perhaps you are having to do more than your fair share of cleaning Worst of all … to require your roommate to leave  Essentially youre their landlord Ringston said The first thing youll need to do is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 4, 2025 - 10:30AM