How to tell if your apartment has mold—and how to get rid of it

… that under  NYC law owners of buildings with three or more apartments  are required to keep their tenants apartments … prepurchase inspection  is critical however your homeowners insurance may  help cover or offset the cost of removal  … making places like bathrooms and basements top concern spots as are areas around heating and cooling appliances and …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… noticed some tiny black spots on the wall in the basementit looked like mold I pointed them out to the agent showing us … ground floor and basement level would be thoroughly cleaned before we moved in That was red flag number one Red flag … the lease The owner doesnt like a lot of questions so if you want the apartment dont bug him Editors note A previous …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM