Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast

… I cringe when I recall the first few emails I sent to our landlord who lives in … you and the long dialogue that followed until we established what the problem was and how it would be fixed Now a few …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
7 ways to get small jobs done in your NYC apartment if you're not handy

… theres much more than meets the eye on these small stuff jobs This is not personal its strictly business Its not that … You can often lure a painter or carpenter to do smallstuff jobs by recruiting another neighbor or two who have similar … piano tuning to TVmounting to minor but necessary painting jobs … 2 Mooch inside talent … If you are in a large …

By Mary Lowengard |January 27, 2025 - 1:30PM
Want to buy a fixer-upper in NYC? Here's what you need to know

… the price is to take the fair market value of the property what it would be worth if it were in good condition and … what you plan on doing yourself she advises calling in a contractor wholl be able to provide you with a baseline for … and Glendale in Queens … Should I look at coop or condo buildings … Definitely coops Taylor says noting that they …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |September 25, 2018 - 12:00PM