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Neighbors
I survived NYC without AC for three years. Here’s why I finally caved

… used to dealing with heat Editors note Brick Undergrounds Inside Stories features firstperson accounts of dramatic …

By Celia Young |June 27, 2025 - 9:30AM
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Live
6 ways to fight dust in your NYC apartment
By Brick Underground |June 26, 2025 - 12:30PM
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Troubleshooting
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster
By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
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The Search
Brick Underground’s Gross Rent Calculator: How to figure out the rent you’ll actually owe each month

… going to shell out every month But sometimes the rent you see advertised for an apartment that you have your heart …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 8, 2025 - 11:30AM
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Rent
Brick Underground’s best advice from New Yorkers who lived through real estate drama
By Brick Underground |April 25, 2025 - 9:30AM
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The Search
Understanding net effective rent: Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent
By Jennifer White Karp |March 26, 2025 - 4:00PM
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Small Projects + DIY
My attempt to grow a lawn from seed in my tiny front yard
By Mimi OConnor |March 19, 2025 - 3:30PM
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Renovation
How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… Its one thing to renovate your apartment or brownstone when you will be enjoying the … price and stand out from other listings Thats the milliondollar question How much should you renovate before you sell  The answer …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
Inside stories
The Search
From owners to renters (twice): Why we will never buy in NYC again
By Marjorie Cohen |February 26, 2025 - 2:30PM
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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