Alanna Schubach
Contributing writer
Contributing editor Alanna Schubach has over a decade of experience as a New York City-based freelance journalist. She has written about real estate for Brick Underground, Mansion Global, and Barron's. She has also contributed features, essays, and op-eds to The Nation, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The Village Voice. She won a National Association of Real Estate Editors’ silver award in 2018 for her Ask an Expert column for Brick Underground. She is also a fiction writer and a creative writing teacher, and currently lives in Brooklyn.
Posts by Alanna Schubach:
What's the right etiquette when your neighbor is a celebrity?
November 2, 2016 - 08:59 AM
The pros and cons of having a famous neighbor-—and how to behave when you run into them in the elevator.
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This one-bedroom is in a brand-new building, but oozes classic NYC style
November 1, 2016 - 15:59 PM
Plus, a large private terrace adds value to this Williamsburg rental.
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Poll: How are New Yorkers voting by borough?
November 1, 2016 - 12:59 PM
Tell us who you're voting for, why, and which borough you live in.
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Here's how to prevent fires in your apartment
October 28, 2016 - 09:59 AM
A fire that broke out Thursday morning spread across three buildings and resulted in damage, injuries, and one death; here are some steps you can take to protect yourself in the event of a similar disaster.
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What can I afford? A couple with two children explores their options for moving back to NYC
October 26, 2016 - 14:59 PM
Our experts crunched the numbers and presented the options to one couple curious about moving back to the city.
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What an inheritance fight over a brownstone reveals about the importance of writing an iron-clad will
October 26, 2016 - 12:59 PM
A conflict over the inheritance of a West Village brownstone brings up questions about wills and estate planning.
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