How do you make an illegally installed gas line in your NYC co-op legal and safe?

… his new coop saw an unexpected gas pipeand recoiled As it turns out neither the plumber nor the building manager could … Editors Note Brick Undergrounds  NYC Renovation Qs  tackle your reallife New York City renovation queries Have a … 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
Dear Ms. Demeanor: Management ignored my request for a grab bar in my shower, even though I have a disability. What can I do?

…     … Dear Little Help Show your management company New York Citys Human Rights Law which states that reasonable requests must be granted for people with disabilities Certainly installing a safety bar … be acted upon  This shouldnt be news to your management company Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act …

By Dianne Ackerman |July 26, 2019 - 12:00PM
Does a co-op or condo smoking ban boost the value of your apartment?

… anecdotally many think that smoking bans help apartments sell faster And not having a smoking ban can do more than … being scuttled by the presence of smoke and also of owners selling at a loss in order to move into a smokefree … at  Keller Williams  in Tribeca says potential buyers often ask about whether a building permits smoking and her own …

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