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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

Sales Market

How can I tell if an apartment I'm buying has flooded in the past?

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

… season We definitely have seen a younger pool of homebuyers engaging with both the education and resiliency at … that supports NYC affordable ownership Younger homebuyers definitely seem aware and more educated on flood risk … note This story is part of an ongoing series about how buyers can take climate change into account You can read our …

By Celia Young |September 19, 2023 - 4:00PM

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

Buy

Why you should consider a building's climate disaster risk when buying in NYC

By Celia Young |September 5, 2023 - 1:30PM

The Search

What your landlord has to tell you about your apartment’s flood history

… have noticed a page that describes your buildings flood history Or at least you should have Your landlord is … a document outlining your buildings flood risk and history for all leases and renewals signed after June 21st thanks to … their property and protect themselves The law requires rental leases to disclose if your building was damaged by a …

By Celia Young |July 19, 2023 - 12:56PM