I’ve been a NYC doorman for 22 years. This is what I think about holiday tipping

… that always give between $250$500 per staff member each season  Theres a big misconception about holiday tipping that all doormen make a killing during the holiday season Its true most doormen make extra taxfree cash around … tenants will complain the doorman wasnt quick enough to open the door or didnt send a delivery guy up promptly …

By Kelly Kreth |December 3, 2025 - 11:30AM
What it's like to live in Queens surrounded by cemeteries

… When searching for an apartment in New York people typically have a few key features theyre … a peninsula but surrounded by graveyards The two streets near my place lead to graveyards So when I say I live in a … and a certain comfort level to be okay with walking by construction workers and landscapers lowering caskets into …

By David Colon |October 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
A fire safety checklist for your NYC apartment building

… It shouldnt take hearing about a devastating fire  to prompt you to check safety measures in your own New York City apartment building but thats often what spurs people to act … You will need to fill out a request form Regarding  fire extinguishers  NYC fire code doesnt require them except for …

By Brick Underground |October 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast

… I recall the first few emails I sent to our landlord who lives in California about some problem in our Brooklyn … A previous version of the article ran in August 2024 We are presenting it again in case you missed it … Troubleshoot … case … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Live … Troubleshooting … Improve … Small Projects + DIY … …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… Melnick Darouvar Gershburg says most agreements are fairly short such as a week to 10 days although he has negotiated … does not vacate after the outside date she said  The legal term for these per diem costs is liquidated damages or … date outlined in the contract  … The difference between a lease and a license … Although it looks like the seller is …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
How to figure out your zoned public elementary school when you are buying or renting in NYC

… Your real estate wishlist changes when you have a child and are looking for an apartment in New York City Things like … options may still matter to you but these preferences are usually superseded by a need to find a place within a … school … Dont take someones word for it … even someone who lives in the building you are considering or in the …

By Brick Underground |July 14, 2025 - 10:30AM