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Improve
Two bracelets disappeared from my apartment. Do I blame the building staff?
By Leigh Kamping-Carder |February 23, 2015 - 1:59PM
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Improve
Let's talk about your carbon monoxide detector
By Virginia K. Smith |January 16, 2015 - 11:59AM
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Neighbors
Is your building's fire escape safe? How to find out BEFORE there's a fire

… landlords and management companies dont bother updating or safety testing their fire escapes until lo and behold theres … out the front door and no one was injured DNAinfo reports However during a check for structural stability Department … my walkup have a fire escape The 5 least safe places to live in your building and how to stay safe everywhere 10 …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 12, 2014 - 11:59AM
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Sales Market
Art-hanging mishaps, replacing smoke detectors may cost you, and more
By Virginia K. Smith |November 3, 2014 - 10:59AM
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Troubleshooting
Yes, even in NYC, you (and your apartment) should be ready for an earthquake
By Virginia K. Smith |October 16, 2014 - 11:59AM
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Neighbors
After a fire in a cluttered Harlem apartment, how to protect yourself
By Virginia K. Smith |September 29, 2014 - 11:59AM
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The Market
Deciding when it's time to move, a DIY fridge makeover, and more
By Virginia K. Smith |August 21, 2014 - 10:59AM
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Neighbors
What's really scary about New Yorkers and fire safety? Not a Nest smoke alarm
By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 4, 2014 - 2:30PM