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

… tub reglazing which gives you a new look for a fraction of what it costs to replace the tub and can be used to cover … toxic fumes released during the process not only make your apartment smell bad  theyre dangerous if not dealt with … A previous version of this article ran in August 2020 We are presenting it again in case you missed it As it turns …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear idea of what your landlord is required … deposit  blockburentcalculator … 7 Windows and natural lighting … With some exceptions every room including … The lights should be working when you move in but when the bulbs burn out its your job to replace them  What if you …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
Do I really need a landlord's permission to install an AC I bought myself?

… case by removing the AC unitbefore they can proceed with an eviction said Jeffrey McAdams an attorney at McAdams Law I … heatwave its probably better to ask for permission than forgiveness Your best case scenario would be to pay for the … to 1180th of the cost in buildings with more than 35 apartments or 1168th of the cost for buildings with 35 units …

By Celia Young |July 8, 2024 - 3:45PM