5 questions to ask about renting or buying a basement apartment

… floors are the way to go and basement apartments are the cheapest of the bunch In fact basement apartments or … apartments flooded or walls collapsed and residents had no time to get to an exit or climb out of a window  Those … what to look for In order for a basement to be lived in or rented out as an apartment it needs to comply with all …

By Emily Myers |September 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
How do I flood-proof my apartment’s basement storage space?

… peg boards and wall racks are a good way to keep tools or sports equipment off the floor One last tip Consider buying …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |September 15, 2021 - 9:30AM
Deaths in apartments flooded by Hurricane Ida highlight dangers of basement living

… like a wave In Woodside Queens the storm caused a partial building collapse trapping a family of three including a … Illegal basement and cellar apartments can have a number of lifesafety and quality of life issues associated with them … spaces and there are lots of regulations that need to be met These are factors that keep basements as an informal …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 3, 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