health & safety

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Roommates + Landlords
Our landlord says we have to keep our garbage in our apartment until pick up day. Is this a violation of any kind?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |July 26, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Troubleshooting
Construction on my block sends roaches into my apartment. What can I do?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 31, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
What is my landlord responsible for when there is a construction project next door?
By Alanna Schubach |May 23, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Troubleshooting
A neighbor gives me the creeps. Can I install a security camera in the hallway for safety?
By Alanna Schubach |May 9, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Troubleshooting
The Brick Underground Podcast: Protecting against fire and floods in your NYC apartment
By Brick Underground |February 16, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Neighborhood Intel
Live near a NYC construction site? Here's how to troubleshoot excessive noise, after-hours work, and more
By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 1, 2022 - 12:30PM
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Neighborhood Intel
Complaints about a lack of heat are up 26 percent so far this winter

… with inadequate heat the cold can be dire Poorly heated apartments are a growing problem in NYC according to … filed to 311 between October 1st 2021 and January 19th 2022 were up 26 percent compared to the same period … period All five boroughs saw an increase this year The Bronx saw the most heat complaints again with 27505 unique …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 25, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
My landlord is renovating an apartment and it's causing a pest problem. What can I do?

… noise and activity can send them looking for a quiet new home yours As a renter you are protected by something called … and setting trapswithout any expense to you Some landlords have an extermination company come each month so … the landlord responsible for keeping pests out … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … health & safety … landlords … …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 4, 2022 - 1:45PM