What should I do about an unsafe building facade in my neighborhood?

… … You should certainly report this ASAP because its a public safety issue  our experts  say There are a few options for doing so some … 311 is usually the best option for making a complaint about dangerous building conditions  The best way for the …

By Alanna Schubach |November 4, 2019 - 9:00AM
How do you make an illegally installed gas line in your NYC co-op legal and safe?

… installed Thats the renovation headache faced by one frustrated reader on the Upper East Side who writes that a … first step  Agustin Ayuso a registered architect at Bolster  FYI a Brick Underground sponsor recommends the coop … its own set of valves or that needs to be relocated for improved ventilation There are so many variables at play  …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 4, 2019 - 9:00AM
Does a co-op or condo smoking ban boost the value of your apartment?

… pleasing or infuriating residents depending on how you feel about smoking whats been the bottom line of residential … anecdotally many think that smoking bans help apartments sell faster And not having a smoking ban can do more than … the buyer is thinking This is what Im going to come home to Our fear as brokers is they leave the apartment and …

By Phillip Pantuso |October 19, 2018 - 9:00AM