10 renovation ideas to create a sustainable kitchen in your NYC apartment or brownstone

… a priority for many people including buyers who are looking to improve indoor air quality for personal health and reduce … efficientand beautiful Brick has a  greenrenovation guide for ways to make your entire apartment or brownstone … program on sustainability at the New York School of Interior Design   Turett sees upcycling and repurposing …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 28, 2022 - 9:30AM
Need help with soundproofing your NYC apartment? Here’s Brick’s best advice

… City but that doesnt make living with it any easier Trying to sleep when traffic is loud or your neighbors are making a … can make structural changes and add insulation if necessary However there are some steps renters can take as well Most … muffle sound says Molly Franklin an agent with Corcoran However thats not always enough to deaden a noisy neighbor …

By Emily Myers |January 6, 2022 - 9:30AM
Buying a new construction condo? Ask these questions to get your money's worth

… comes with an element of risk And you might not know how to ask about whats in the walls and floors and other places … been happy You can also check out Brick Undergrounds guide to finding out about a developers building history A … … Drywall is the name of the plaster panels used to build interior wallsalso known as sheetrock  Double layer …

By Emily Myers |November 30, 2021 - 3:30PM
A home-inspection checklist if you're buying a NYC condo or co-op

… cases its because the buyers are from out of state and used to that part of the process Or its because they want the … generally warrant a professional home inspection says Stone However there may be other factors as well that warrant an … imaging camera to detect hardtofind leaks All sinks tubs showers toilets washing machines and dishwashers need to be …

By Marjorie Cohen |September 21, 2021 - 4:30PM