Why you should check reviews from current tenants before you sign a new lease

… When youre searching for an apartment in New York Citys  complicated rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more important than ever Take it … nature to write a review when theres something to complain about but at least you can see the issue being raised …

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 partner I scoured NYC for a … search wasnt easy that purchase may have helped me avoid a rent increase Editors note Brick Undergrounds Inside Stories …

By Anonymous |December 8, 2025 - 11:00AM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes … the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of … should be aware that NYC has a new law that makes it illegal for most landlords brokers and housing providers to

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… with a fair share of noise as a result But what if noise from next door above or below is so disruptive that it … life According to a recent New York Times article analyzing NYCs 311 service logs noise complaints topped the list with … and Brooklyn Insulation Soundproofing to obtain a quote Rates can fluctuate so request proposals tailored to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM