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​Suzanne Seggerman's damaged Noho loft.
Roommates + Landlords
Could a more careful online search have stopped the ‘Monster Tenant’?
By Jennifer White Karp |December 19, 2024 - 9:30AM
front door with holiday decor
Troubleshooting
How to prevent package theft and thwart 'porch pirates' in NYC
By Mimi OConnor |December 2, 2024 - 9:30AM
An apartment building and the World Trade Center One building in the background at twilight in Lower Manhattan.
Live
New Yorkers on terrifying or supernatural experiences in their apartments

… Its Halloween and while most New Yorkers think real estate horror stories involve skyrocketing rents … had me awake at exactly 3 am with my heart pounding and my body covered in a cold sweat As I lay there trying to shake …

By Kelly Kreth |October 31, 2024 - 9:45AM
An elevated subway train riding on the line in Long Island City, Queens with Queensboro Bridge behind.
The Search
Fear City: What scares parents the most when their adult children move to NYC
By Celia Young |September 10, 2024 - 2:30PM
Sidewalk scaffolding
Troubleshooting
How can I make a neighboring building owner take down scaffolding that's been up for years?
By Celia Young |January 16, 2024 - 5:30PM
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Troubleshooting
Considering identity theft insurance? Here's what NYC renters and owners need to know

… world in some cases by stealing debit cards or checks In New York City thanks to building mailrooms it can be almost too easy …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 17, 2022 - 4:00PM
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Live
Does rising crime in NYC make renters insurance more expensive?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 13, 2022 - 12:30PM
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Troubleshooting
Thieves keep taking my deliveries from the building lobby. What can I do?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 19, 2022 - 9:30AM