The 7 most common construction defects: A condo buyers guide

… of time and moneyand using inferior products or taking shortcuts during the building process  That appears to be … difficulties for owners wanting to sell  … The result of cutting corners … Jamey Ehrman a senior engineer at RAND …

By Marjorie Cohen |April 21, 2022 - 12:30PM
10 renovation ideas to create a sustainable kitchen in your NYC apartment or brownstone

…  So being able to tout ecofriendly features in your own home will be helpful when it is time to sell Having recently … safe for indoor air quality and sustainable  … Two concerns crop up with cabinetryoffgassing from resins and glues used … smells out and up rather than down to the bedrooms  If you live in a small city apartment and dont have vented exhaust …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 28, 2022 - 9:30AM
Buying a new construction condo? Ask these questions to get your money's worth

… is crucial says Andrew  Gerringer managing director of The Marketing Directors  which works with developers to design … the questions you need to ask that will affect the way you live in the apartment If you dont ask you might assume its a …

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 … gaps andor buckling and that the installation is in line with industry standards  Areas where the wood flooring … be sorted out before the inspector arrives on site he adds … Where to find an inspector … To avoid a potential …

By Marjorie Cohen |September 21, 2021 - 4:30PM
Can't find wood flooring for your NYC renovation? Here are some alternatives

… If youve been looking to buy new wood flooring for your NYC apartment or house … creating  lengthierthanusual wait times Plus you have to line up behind all the other home renovators who are eager … to walk and stand on though that can be mitigated by adding a foam or cork underlayment for some resiliency It …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 17, 2021 - 9:30AM