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

… was eager to save money on sprucing up her bathroom She contacted Westchester Refinishing which quoted her a price … and this kept the smell largely at bay If youre prepping a home or bathroom for sale and the bathroom is looking dated … multiple units can run off a single condenser According to Home Depot it can cost $1000 to $2000 for the equipment to …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?

… air conditioner The sound of water drops hitting my AC unit was definitely torture My solution was to drop a washcloth on the corner of my AC where the droplets fell It worked but seeing a faded … struggles with a neighbors noisy AC Its a common issue for NYC apartment dwellers in the summer A reader  reached out …

By Brick Underground |June 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear idea of what your landlord is required … This issue came up during Brick Underground Office Hours a live forum that addressed questions about renters rights  … …

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

… that you would want to avoid a rent increase and install an AC on your own but doing so without your landlords … McAdams said Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions This article originally ran in March … 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