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Apartment buildings in Lower Manhattan
Renovation
What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?

… When you own a New York City apartment some things inevitably need fixing But it can be difficult to know what are you responsible for and what your building is on the hook for For example you may need help figuring …

By Brick Underground |August 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
insurance adjuster inspecting mold
Products + Services
How to tell if your apartment has mold—and how to get rid of it
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Woman on the phone to a plumber about a leaking sink
Small Projects + DIY
Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast
By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
A moldy apartment floor and walls
The Search
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease
By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM
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Renovation
7 ways to get small jobs done in your NYC apartment if you're not handy
By Mary Lowengard |January 27, 2025 - 1:30PM
New York, New York - Oct 29 2012: A digital display above the entrance of the subway as Hurricane Sandy moves in the New York City area on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012.
The Search
How to check a neighborhood’s climate disaster risk before you move
By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 12:30PM
Hurricane Sandy Damage on Staten Island
Buy
Worried about climate change? Check the sales listing for extreme weather risk before you make an offer
By Jennifer White Karp |October 7, 2024 - 4:30PM
moving boxes
Neighborhood Intel
4 sublets, 3 months, 2 kids: A Park Slope mom's adventures in short-term rentals
By Jennifer White Karp |September 26, 2024 - 4:00PM
Flood damaged parquet floor
Renovation
6 steps to deal with flood or water damage in your NYC apartment
By Brick Underground |August 7, 2024 - 12:30PM