How to tell if your apartment has mold—and how to get rid of it

… It doesnt matter where you live in New York Citywhether its a small … your safety and compliance with a  lead paint test  today Keep in mind that under  NYC law owners of buildings with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… Several years ago I was checking out a duplex for rent and noticed some tiny … because of climate change my approach was exactly what you should not do While an owner is required to disclose a

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM
Re-trading: Why some buyers renegotiate an agreed upon sales price and how sellers can cope

… in and talking to insurance brokers looking into the building and pricing the cost renovation she said Everything … Harris Stevens said he sees deals retraded at NYC coop buildings when the board wants to keep the average sales … in my opinion when it is warranted If a buyer pushes the envelope to squeeze a few dollars at the last minute when …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
What you can expect to pay for NYC condo or co-op insurance

… personal space is costing more And insurance companies are increasing building limits to make sure the property is … accidents in your building what kind of building you live in and where you live to name a few factors Read on for what you can expect …

By Celia Young |May 3, 2024 - 12:30PM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… … Major earthquakes are rare for New York City but small ones do occur and some … buildings that went up before the codes were enacted If you live in a building that went up in the late 1800s and has … the building She found out something interesting Owners who live in their apartments were carrying more coverage for …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM
Brick webinar recap: How your board can create a realistic budget and manage costs

… see a property that is a frequent shopper and switch their policy every year or two they may start to decline coverage …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 19, 2023 - 5:15PM
3 ways to lower your condo or co-op building’s insurance costs

… covers the building itself its grounds and common areashas risen in the past few years thanks to climate … premiums or both One Manhattan coop building near Union Square saw a nearly 25 percent increase in its monthly premium … to raise common charges or maintenance fees But there are ways to lower insurance costs or at least to minimize …

By Celia Young |October 4, 2023 - 12:30PM