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Troubleshooting
A building-wide ban on Christmas trees: legal or not?
By Leigh Kamping-Carder |December 1, 2014 - 1:59PM
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Neighbors
Save your building energy and money: Here's the drill on geothermal wells
By Virginia K. Smith |October 29, 2014 - 1:59PM
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New Construction + Condos
Hiring the super for a side job? Check with the board first

… Bringing in the super for minor repairs around the apartment and giving … often a natural fitafter all you know him he knows the building and its all much faster than calling in outside help But this can be a legal grey area with issues …

By Virginia K. Smith |October 20, 2014 - 12:13PM
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Troubleshooting
Yes, even in NYC, you (and your apartment) should be ready for an earthquake
By Virginia K. Smith |October 16, 2014 - 11:59AM
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The Market
Exposed pipes as loft decor, beware your super's side job hustle, and more
By Virginia K. Smith |October 10, 2014 - 10:59AM
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Neighbors
After a fire in a cluttered Harlem apartment, how to protect yourself
By Virginia K. Smith |September 29, 2014 - 11:59AM
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The Market
In a years-long renovation, are you insured against a neighbor's lawsuit?
By Virginia K. Smith |September 26, 2014 - 12:59PM
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Troubleshooting
Your back-to-school apartment insurance primer

… broker Jeff Schneider of Gotham Brokerage  breaks down the FAQs of renters insurance for the college crowd … When I … well as policies that might not cover theft outside of your home or dorm roommeaning you wont necessarily be reimbursed … Heres how to stay off of it 8 questions you MUST ask before buying renters insurance The ultimate coop and condo …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 15, 2014 - 9:59AM
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The Search
A NYC landlord speaks: the scoop on leases, renewals, upgrades and more
By Jennifer Laing |September 4, 2014 - 3:59PM