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 … windows Or what the boards role is if theres water damage from a neighboring apartment Answers to these …

By Brick Underground |August 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to tell if your apartment has mold—and how to get rid of it

… may still have to deal with mold Jeffrey Gross a water damage and mold remediator at First Onsite formerly Maxons Restorations said his company encounters … that under  NYC law owners of buildings with three or more apartments  are required to keep their tenants apartments …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast

… I cringe when I recall the first few emails I sent to our landlord who lives in California about some problem in our Brooklyn … how and when it will be fixed  Of course not every problem can be neatly wrapped up like thisbut using clear and …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… Several years ago I was checking out a duplex for rent and noticed some tiny black spots on the wall in … insisted it was dust from a recent renovation and said the apartment consisting of a ground floor and basement level … If you see markings on a wall that could be caused by water damage you should ask he said You should also use your sense …

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