
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:
Astoria vs. Long Island City: Which neighborhood is for you?
August 28, 2018 - 15:00 PM
Northwest Queens is attracting a lot of attention these days, so we're weighing the differences between two of the area's neighborhoods.
Read More Every dollar of this Tribeca loft renovation is money well spent
August 23, 2018 - 13:00 PM
Bolster gave one Tribeca couple a better understanding of their renovation project's budget.
Read More Ask Sam: Can I get evicted for renting my apartment on Airbnb?
August 22, 2018 - 10:00 AM
If you are considering renting out your apartment on Airbnb, you should be aware that New Yorkers who live in buildings with three or more units may not rent out their apartments for fewer than 30 days if they are not present.
Read More Can I have a co-signer on a mortgage when buying a co-op?
August 20, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Some major lenders won't accept mortgage applications with co-signers.
Read More I want to move out of my rent-stabilized apartment. Can I get a buyout?
August 13, 2018 - 10:00 AM
The fact that you're subletting may make it harder to negotiate with your landlord.
Read More Ask Sam: What are the rules for succession in Mitchell-Lama housing?
August 8, 2018 - 10:00 AM
The rules for succession in a Mitchell-Lama apartment are similar to those in rent-stabilized ones.
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