How to deal with an ant infestation in your NYC apartment

… sidewalk eateries offer abundant places to nest If youre a renter its important to remember that its a landlords … the countertop to and from the nest … Whats the best control treatment … There are more than a dozen types of … ingredient in most bait formulations is boric acid Baits arent foolproof though Bloom says he  once put out a fine …

By Brick Underground |April 6, 2026 - 3:00PM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… levels   While initial documentation provides a sense of control it may not be sufficient for legal action For legal … Jacob Wood a broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg who manages rentals for his ownerclients cautioned against going this … another broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg who also manages rentals agreed with that strategy  If the noise is constant …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 19, 2026 - 11:30AM
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds

… With median rents continually hitting new records   its harder than ever … expected by landlords here Thats because landlords prefer renters who earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly … upfront but it complicated things for renters who dont meet NYC landlord income standards However another recent shift …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… situation One way you can do that is to read reviews from current tenantsjust like you would read restaurant reviews … and buildings You can also check Yelp to see what current or former tenants have to say With all reviews its … more Youll want to pay attention to the more serious and current violationsnot every issue that shows up is a red …

By Brick Underground |December 15, 2025 - 1:45PM
The holiday gift I gave my landlord helped me avoid a rent increase

… my holiday shopping list that would make many New York City renters balk a gift for my landlord  In addition to searching for a book for my parents and a poster for my … the first time in my adult life I didnt have to worry about how I would afford a rent hike … A new holiday tradition … …

By Anonymous |December 8, 2025 - 11:00AM