6 ways to fight dust in your NYC apartment

… irritated eyes an itchy nose and a sore throat according to NYC Department of Health Lowlevel household dust isnt generally a health … area to dust said Amanda Wiss a professional organizer in NYC and  founder of  Urban Clarity Underbed storage is the …

By Brick Underground |June 26, 2025 - 12:30PM
My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?

… ago I was feeling sleep deprived because of my upstairs neighbors dripping air conditioner The sound of water drops … a drip pad or cushion that absorbs the water drops from your upstairs AC unitand stops the noise that can drive you … are meant to drip Its caused by condensation that forms when its hot out especially in older units that dont have a …

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 … for indoor allergen hazards including mice rats roaches and mold As for bedbugs New York State law requires property …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
How to get a free air conditioner to beat NYC’s summer heat wave

… unit through a state program The states cooling assistance benefit program will cover $800 for the purchase … to show where you live such as through a rent receipt or a utility bill and how much money you make such as through a … the symptoms of heat exhaustion and stroke according to the NYC Emergency Management agency Symptoms of heat stroke …

By Celia Young |June 18, 2024 - 1:30PM