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 … Your best case scenario would be to pay for the AC unit and installation yourself with your landlords permission if you … a monthly surcharge for its use and a rent increase for the installation Plus paying for a professional to install the …

By Celia Young |July 8, 2024 - 3:45PM
How to get a free air conditioner to beat NYC’s summer heat wave

… Symptoms of heat stroke Symptoms of heat exhaustion Hot dry skin Confusion hallucinations and disorientation Loss of … strong pulse Weakness Dizziness Heavy sweating Cold clammy skin Muscle cramps Lightheadedness or feeling faint Headache …

By Celia Young |June 18, 2024 - 1:30PM
5 ways to allergy-proof your NYC apartment

… outside You can also clean or replace your air conditioners filter to keep it effectively scrubbing your air Plus a clean filter will also lower your ACs energy consumption and … so make sure you empty your vacuum often change the HEPA filter once every six months at least according to USA Today …

By Celia Young |April 29, 2024 - 12:30PM
Heat pumps may be the solution to a host of problems, but can your building handle them?

… around my Brooklyn neighborhood I encountered the outdoor components for 10 heat pumps either mounted on the side of …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 18, 2023 - 3:30PM
5 ways to improve the air quality inside your NYC apartment

… as an engineering firm always put in high efficiency filters  When it comes to individual New Yorkers there are a … few with central air your HVAC system should include an air filter that helps keep dust debris and smoke out of your … apartments air clean as long as you regularly check the filter to see when it needs to be replaced Consumer Reports …

By Celia Young |July 11, 2023 - 12:30PM