The 7 most common construction defects: A condo buyers guide

… Have you fallen in love with new construction Are you a fan of … has any pending litigation for construction defects   This would be a red flag for any buyer for a number of reasons … 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

… If you are among the many people who are planning a kitchen … smells out and up rather than down to the bedrooms  If you live in a small city apartment and dont have vented exhaust … the most sustainable one for your project  Obviously you would only consider adding insulation in the case of a gut …

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

… add insulation if necessary However there are some steps renters can take as well Most rentals and coops have a clause in the lease that states 80 … Broken glass is something that should be addressed by a landlord or coop board under the warranty of habitability …

By Emily Myers |January 6, 2022 - 9:30AM
Open house checklist: How to size up a co-op or condo at a glance

… especially true during todays heretodaygonetomorrow market You need to act fastwhich these days means making an offer … … 1 Does the apartment have a good flow … Weve all seen or lived in onlyinNYC apartments with quirky layoutsthe … looks for moldresistant purple sheetrock Its not that I wouldnt buy something that didnt have it but it does make me …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 1, 2021 - 9:30AM
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 … cork Of course the most costeffective and ecofriendly step would be to refinish your existing wood floors or even … of Hurricane Sandy Given the beachy scene and how people would be tracking in sand we did it for the sake of …

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