StreetNoise

A victory for renters who use Airbnb, ousting shoddy property managers, and more

By Virginia K. Smith | June 19, 2014 - 10:59AM 

You can't be evicted for Airbnb-ing your rental, says a Manhattan judge (NYP)

Got a shoddy property manager? Don't be afraid to give 'em the boot (Habitat Magazine; previously)

Smell something funny? The FDNY, not utility companies, will now be responding to reports of gas odors (NYT)

The best techniques--short of actually moving--to make an old room look brand new (Zillow)

What's the smarter Brooklyn buy: an old, stately brownstone or a sleek new condo? (Curbed NY)

Just for kicks: New York Times real estate section Mad Libs (The Hairpin)

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