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:
Our renovation was done badly. What do I need to do before I sell?
June 4, 2018 - 12:00 PM
A few years ago we attempted a major renovation of our co-op. Unfortunately, we chose the wrong contractor and ended up with a number of poorly done projects.
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My landlord wants me to become the superintendent. What do I need to know?
June 1, 2018 - 09:00 AM
If your building has nine or more apartments, it's required to have a dedicated super living there or nearby.
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My landlord wants to keep me from opening my window all summer. Is this legal?
May 21, 2018 - 12:00 PM
We asked the experts.
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A radiator leak ruined the floor in my co-op. Who's responsible for repairs?
May 14, 2018 - 09:00 AM
Hopefully your insurance has got you covered.
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Here’s how much it costs to renovate a two-bedroom condo in Gramercy
May 10, 2018 - 13:00 PM
Of course, with so many possibilities in how to design your home and how to spend your budget during major gut renovation, the question becomes where to focus your efforts, and which updates will go the farthest toward creating a beautiful, contemporary space.
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Ask Sam: How will the decision in the Altman case affect rent-stabilized tenants?
May 9, 2018 - 10:00 AM
If you're rent-stabilized, here's how the Altman decision may affect you (and your rent)
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