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?

… a certain amount of time depending on your areas pickup schedule According to 311 the bins should be kept in or … you can file an online 311 complaint   In addition DSNY may ticket your landlord if the building has more than four …

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

… When my boyfriend and I visited what would be our next apartment we worried the empty lot across the street meant … are almost 200000000 square feet of active construction sites in the city according to the Department of Buildings … help with soundproofing your NYC apartment Heres Bricks best advice    … Prepare to battle more pests  … You might …

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