The 7 most common construction defects: A condo buyers guide

… Have you fallen in love with new construction Are you a fan of … Those windows floors and green add ons may be exactly what will cause big and hugely expensive problems once you … that were meant to save energy and operating costs have not lived up to their promises by manufacturers Colatrella says …

By Marjorie Cohen |April 21, 2022 - 12:30PM
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 …  which means it comes from sustainably managed forests where the ecosystem and wildlife are protected throughout … cooktops check out Bricks indepth post    Not ready to invest in induction just yet Turett suggests using steam …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 28, 2022 - 9:30AM
A home-inspection checklist if you're buying a NYC condo or co-op

… in the $2 millionandup price range Stone says Editors note A previous version of this post was published in March … condo in Brooklyn where I discovered that the entire left hand side of the electrical panel had been on fire  … radiators using other than standard means which would mean turning it off by hand according to Walsh Overtightening the …

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