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Affordable Housing
For 13 years I asked the landlord to fix the ceiling. Then it rained inside my kitchen (video)
By Anonymous |November 14, 2023 - 1:00PM
Drenched cars parked in a rain downpour in uptown New York City. Apartment buildings and brownstone row houses line this upper east side Manhattan residential district one way street and sidewalk scene.
Sales Market
Flood zones dampen pricing for properties in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
By Celia Young |October 17, 2023 - 1:30PM
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Sales Market
How can I tell if an apartment I'm buying has flooded in the past?

… in standing water in their basement and if they have ever filed a flood insurance claim on the apartment You can also …

By Alanna Schubach |October 2, 2023 - 2:30PM
Heavy rain falls on the corner of Seventh Avenue and 5th Street at around 12:30 p.m. in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Neighborhood Intel
New Yorkers cope with the aftermath of flash floods
By Celia Young |September 29, 2023 - 5:00PM
Panoramic view of New York City from behind of a wet window with the focus in the water drops on the glass. In background the blurred image of the city suggest a typical autumn day.
Sales Market
10 questions to ask if you’re a prospective buyer worried about climate change
By Celia Young |September 19, 2023 - 4:00PM
a brownstone in Harlem, Manhattan
Renovation
Here's how you can get help paying for upgrades to protect your home from extreme weather
By Celia Young |September 13, 2023 - 2:30PM
New York City cabs on a Rainy day
Buy
Why you should consider a building's climate disaster risk when buying in NYC
By Celia Young |September 5, 2023 - 1:30PM
A living room taken over by a pond.
The Search
What your landlord has to tell you about your apartment’s flood history

… If youve signed a lease in the last 28 days you might have noticed a page that … buildings flood history Or at least you should have Your landlord is required to provide you with a document outlining … what to do if you find yourself in a flood zone  … What to look for in your lease … Your lease is likely to include a …

By Celia Young |July 19, 2023 - 12:56PM
flooded basement brick underground
Products + Services
Will insurance cover clean up costs and damages after a flood caused by an underground river?
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 25, 2023 - 1:30PM
Bucket with mob in flooded basement or electrical room
Products + Services
When your building's basement flooding is caused by an underground river, here's what to do
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 18, 2023 - 9:45AM