air conditioning

Do I really need a landlord's permission to install an AC I bought myself?

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

Tall apartment building with air conditioning machine at almost every window in New York city during summer day.

How to get a free air conditioner to beat NYC’s summer heat wave

… could feel higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit The citys cooling centers are open through Thursday to help New Yorkers beat the heat and some residents can … benefit opened in April Read on for an overview of how to apply for the Cooling Assistance benefit program … …

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

Flowering pink-purpleish tree in front of Park Slope Brownstones

Products + Test-drives

5 ways to allergy-proof your NYC apartment

By Celia Young |April 29, 2024 - 12:30PM

Products + Services

Heat pumps may be the solution to a host of problems, but can your building handle them?

By Jennifer White Karp |October 18, 2023 - 3:30PM

Products + Services

Here's what you need to know about installing central AC in your NYC brownstone

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 27, 2023 - 11:30AM

Smoke from wildfires obscures the Triborough Bridge.

Small Projects + DIY

5 ways to improve the air quality inside your NYC apartment

… … One of the easiest ways to keep poor air out of your home is to seal your apartment Keep your doors and windows … and leaks that could be allowing air to sneak into your home and plug those spaces with towels or other cloths as … should go away when the air quality improves make sure to contact your doctor if youre experiencing persistent health …

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