What you need to know about soundproofing the windows in your NYC apartment or brownstone

… complaints  Soundproofing your apartment or brownstone windows is even easier than you may thinkin fact you can do … windows in which case there are strict requirements about what types of windows are allowed in the particular neighborhood … What options do renters have  … Both Cityproof and CitiQuiet have installed …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 18, 2022 - 9:30AM
What New Yorkers wish they knew before starting a renovation

… renovations being done in a building Neighbors working from home   And if doing work was hard beforeit became even more … I learned about was material and labor costs To keep things affordable I did some of the work myself and hired a … pay for all fines and penalties  After the job is done and inspections are on their way fines may still remain and they …

By Kelly Kreth |October 5, 2021 - 12:30PM
What you need to know about building a weekend home on your own land

If you own land outside New York City the pandemic may have … it but you may well be wondering just  where to beginand what construction will wind up costing you Building your … and go forward Alper says   Lastly y ou will most likely need to hire a civil engineer to test for drainage and waste …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 22, 2020 - 9:30AM
NYC service suspensions: Here's what to know if you need to contact the city

… order that sent nonessential workers home but if you have housing or renovation matters to take care of online … services and free financial counseling through Ready to Rent will continue online or by phone  … Department of … as grabandgo sites for seniors to pick up food Inperson rent collection is also suspended so residents should pay …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 31, 2020 - 11:30AM
How to add a legal bedroom to your NYC apartment

… approach to get the space you need Families grow and real estate is expensive so its lucky when people can do this … a large living room to work with  … Other times it requires knocking down a bunch of walls and reconfiguring all the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 2, 2020 - 1:00PM