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

… The tub and tile in my sisters bath in her Westchester house were bugging her to distraction The tilea pale mottled … bath that would feel brighter and fresher   I told her about tub reglazing which gives you a new look for a … Brick Underground Writer Mimi OConner warned readers about how smelly it is The toxic fumes released during the …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
Proposed NYC bill would require landlords to provide AC in the summer

… The sweltering New York City summer heat often forces New Yorkers to … landlords to keep apartments at 78 degrees or lower when outdoor temperatures exceed 82 degrees in the summer months … the Community Housing Improvement Program questioned how feasible it would be for landlords to follow the law …

By Celia Young |July 23, 2024 - 11:00AM
Summer in the city: How to make NYC apartment living more bearable

… come home and chill out But in the summertime New York City apartment living is not always easy Maybe its noisy thanks … Keep doors and windows closed and seal any gaps to the outside It is safe to run your AC because air conditioners … the situation by going to building management or the police One big caveat here There are the laws and building

By Jennifer White Karp |July 10, 2024 - 9:30AM