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​Suzanne Seggerman's damaged Noho loft.
Roommates + Landlords
Could a more careful online search have stopped the ‘Monster Tenant’?

… Shocked by the discovery she did another online search for the tenant looking for something in his background that … a sledgehammerslinging tenant is an extreme outlier among renters this is a chilling story if youre a new landlord or … to a renter or buyer because of their criminal history with limited exceptions goes into effect Jan 1st More on …

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
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
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