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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?

… inevitably need fixing But it can be difficult to know what are you responsible for and what your building is on … lease an agreement that has similarities to a lease in a rental building  In addition for NYC renters theres a set of rules called  the warranty of …

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