Is your NYC building sitting on an underground river?

… Does the basement of your New York City building experience flooding without any apparent … rivers and streams that were transportation routes to towns and villages and provided freshwater as opposed to … This is part one of a threepart series Part two addresses how to solve flooding in your building caused by a buried …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 10, 2023 - 12:30PM
Advice for weatherproofing your NYC apartment or brownstone against leaks and flooding

… the roof facade windows doors terraces or balconies and chimneys so youll want to start there  Editors note An … Of course if you own a brownstone or townhouse the buck stops with you  And if you are planning a gut renovation you … Any rips or tears in that waterproof material can cause topfloor units to become catch basins In addition youll want …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 30, 2021 - 12:30PM
How to spot a basement apartment when searching listings online

… looking online for a very cheap place in New York City your search results might show you a basement apartment And the problem isat first glanceyou might not be … space There are risks involved with  living in a basement apartment and sometimes those risks turn deadly  When the …

By Emily Myers |December 23, 2021 - 9:30AM
6 waterproof storage solutions to protect your stuff from flood damage

… and waterresistant bags You can also add weatherproofing products to your space to prevent flooding For example the Quick Dam flood barrier which costs $27 at Home Depot absorbs and diverts water and can be used at the … Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Improve … Products + Services … basement … flood … organization … products & …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 7, 2021 - 1:30PM