hurricane

Beach

Buy a Sandy-ravaged property for as little as $27,950—if you're willing to build

By Virginia K. Smith |March 18, 2015 - 2:30PM

Troubleshooting

Yes, even in NYC, you (and your apartment) should be ready for an earthquake

By Virginia K. Smith |October 16, 2014 - 11:59AM

Troubleshooting

7 maps you'll want to consult before you move (and two just for fun)

By Polly Mosendz |August 7, 2014 - 1:00PM

Troubleshooting

Roller coaster real estate: A primer on buying a Coney Island home

… Coney Island may not have the brownstones of neighborhoods farther north in Brooklyn but the area surrounding the famous … is actually home to numerous residentsand relatively cheap apartments In this weeks Buy Curious Citi Habitats agent …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |August 7, 2014 - 8:59AM

Roommates + Landlords

Landlords getting a new weapon in fight against flood damage?

… In the ongoing battle to protect your apartment against the next Hurricane … flood barriers without spilling over onto public land Under the proposal landlords would be able to put up … map of new hurricane evacuation zones covering another 600K New Yorkers My apartment flooded during Sandy Should I …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |July 10, 2014 - 11:59AM

Improve

It’s hurricane season again. Here’s what you need to know about apartment insurance.

… October marks the oneyear anniversary of Superstorm Sandy which left … of New York City apartment dwellers in the dark for days displaced many for weeks or months and instantly made flood … damage is caused either by wind or rising waters Ordinary renters coop and condo insurance covers wind damagefor …