Is your NYC building sitting on an underground river?

… the water is coming from an underground river  Turns out NYC is teeming with these onceactive rivers and streams that … terrain When I said I walked on a pretty steep incline in my Upper West Side neighborhood he immediately guessed that …  shown at top Anyone can export the map for free or even view it with a georeferencer which shows the precise …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 10, 2023 - 12:30PM
How to spot a basement apartment when searching listings online

… in New York City your search results might show you a basement apartment And the problem isat first glanceyou … descriptions can be misleading A wonderful gardenlevel two bedroom in the heart of Ridgewood might sound perfect and …

By Emily Myers |December 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
5 questions to ask about renting or buying a basement apartment

… 11 people died when their basement apartments flooded or walls collapsed and residents had no time to get to an exit … your apartment Just because the place you are thinking of buying or renting isnt located in a designated flood risk … the block  … 3 Is it adequately flood proofed  … If youre buying a duplex or townhouse with a basement youd be advised …

By Emily Myers |September 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
How to find an inexpensive (or even cheap!) NYC rental apartment: Brick’s best advice

… For many people starting out in New York City finding an apartment that you can afford is the most important … looking to break their leases with those in search of rentals For more on how all this works read  Want to sublet … roommates … subletting … How to find an inexpensive or even cheap NYC rental apartment Bricks best advice …

By Emily Myers |March 24, 2021 - 12:30PM