Are basement apartments the secret weapon in NYC's battle for affordable housing?

… in the know have long been aware that groundfloor and basement apartments are prime opportunities for bargains and for good … a number of reasons why a basement apartment may be deemed illegal under current housing code such as lack of light …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 4, 2016 - 3:59PM
Here's how to know if your ground-floor apartment is legal or not

… While many New York City apartment listings will use the term basement or cellar interchangeably to describe a space there … above curb level also remember that for a bedroom to be legal it must have a window and a ceiling must be at least …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |February 19, 2016 - 2:59PM
My apartment building flooded during Sandy. Should I still be worried about mold?

… and buildings yet some apartment dwellers continue to worry about the possibility of mold Is it realistic As … affected were cleaned up pretty quickly Buildings that werent cleaned up quicklyor with the right protocolmay not be … wheezing is something more serious than a cold read on … Q How do I know if I have mold … A You would have known if …

By Tracy Kaler |January 10, 2013 - 9:51AM
Amenities: Icing on the real estate cake

… cake These include a  Virtual Doorman  which can mean security without the exorbitant common chargesor Christmas … daydreamed about amenties we wish we had like a stroller service station and technology concierge and ones well … click on the links below … Cool amenities … Virtual Doorman Service and security without the expense or tips Cool stuff …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |September 12, 2012 - 4:04PM