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Is construction coming to your NYC block? Here’s how to organize your building and protect your quality of life
By Marjorie Cohen |February 6, 2020 - 12:00PM
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Dear Ms. Demeanor: Should I rat out my neighbor's kids for making a mess by the trash chutes?
By Dianne Ackerman |January 31, 2020 - 9:00AM
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Why the gas in your NYC apartment could be shut off long-term—and what you can do about it
By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 30, 2020 - 4:00PM
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How much apartment insurance coverage do you need? Here's how to figure it out
By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 16, 2020 - 1:00PM
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Neighborhood Intel
From Astoria to Rockaway Beach: Leaving a raucous social life for the peace of the ocean
By Kelly Kreth |December 30, 2019 - 9:00AM
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Learn to use a fire extinguisher, block home invasions, and other tips to stay safe in your NYC apartment
By Emily Myers |December 3, 2019 - 10:00AM
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I lived next to a street food cart garage—and it didn't exactly stink, at least to my dog
By Kelly Kreth |November 26, 2019 - 10:00AM
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There's mold in the ceiling of a co-op apartment. Does the building or the shareholder file an insurance claim?

… … Your best bet here is to file that claim as requested and let the insurance companies … both the building and affected shareholder need to file insurance claims  Mold can pose a significant health … providers may need to get involved  Claims should be filed with both shareholders insurers as well as the …

By Alanna Schubach |November 25, 2019 - 9:00AM