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:
The five things homeowners need to know about home automation
July 5, 2018 - 13:00 PM
Undertaking a major renovation presents an opportunity to enhance your apartment with automation, but it also means consulting a variety of experts, from electricians to A/V professionals to architects.
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A burglar learned about my vacation from my social media posts. Am I still covered by insurance?
July 2, 2018 - 12:00 PM
For certain types of theft, you may need to purchase additional policies.
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How much should I expect my co-op maintenance fees to increase each year?
June 25, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Increases in real estate taxes, fuel expenses, and labor costs can bump up maintenance fees.
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How to upgrade the windows in your NYC apartment
June 21, 2018 - 13:00 PM
Changing your windows can make a difference in acoustics, heat and cooling efficiency, and aesthetics
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What NYC homeowners need to know about updating their plumbing
June 7, 2018 - 13:00 PM
The complexity of replacing or repairing aging systems in the close quarters of an NYC apartment often makes plumbing upgrades one of the more expensive line items of a major project.
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Ask Sam: Am I rent-stabilized if I live in a 421-g building in the Financial District?
June 6, 2018 - 10:00 AM
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