windows

What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?

… own a New York City apartment some things inevitably need fixing But it can be difficult to know what are you … to these questions depend on whether you own in a coop or a condo building When you buy a condo you own the property and get a deed A coop building …

By Brick Underground |August 26, 2025 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Signs that a NYC basement apartment is a safe and legal rental

By Jennifer White Karp |March 10, 2025 - 9:30AM

The Search

I’ve lived in an illegal, windowless bedroom for the past year. Here’s why I stayed

By Celia Young |February 21, 2025 - 9:30AM

Traditional apartment buildings in New York City, circa 2019, building with scaffolding outside of it.

Roommates + Landlords

No heat and pests galore: The top 5 NYC renter complaints of 2024 and how to fix them

By Celia Young |January 27, 2025 - 10:45AM

Closeup of one pigeon sitting on windowsill of brick building window in Brooklyn, NYC

Troubleshooting

How do I get a pigeon to stay off the window sill of my NYC apartment?

By Celia Young |September 24, 2024 - 2:30PM

glass partition separate living space and entrance hall in new renovated apartment. glass door in empty room with modern interior. concept of apartment with smart solution for space organization

The Search

Isn't there supposed to be a real bedroom window in my NYC apartment?

… … In short No Under New York Citys Housing Maintenance Code apartment bedrooms … type of unit Your bedrooms window needs to look out onto a street yard or balcony Importantly it needs to open to allow … inspects illegal conversions … Im looking for a rental in New York City and Ive seen apartment listings with a bedroom …

By Celia Young |April 10, 2024 - 4:45PM