Rent-stabilization rules for snowbirds, bold decor for the new year, and more

… pink bedding  and other statement decor moves to try in 2015 Refinery 29 Neighborhood blog Greenpointers  has an official new owner Greenpointers …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 5, 2015 - 10:59AM
Get your landlord to fix that broken buzzer

… Yorks reputation as the big bad city a surprising number of renters are making do with broken buzzers and building … associations One renter  who shared her story on the NYC forum of urban information site City Data says she waited … if you  opt for the nuclear options of withholding rent or filing an HP action taking your landlord to housing court …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 18, 2014 - 8:59AM
BrickUnderground picks for 2014's best, worst, weirdest, and more

… even the occasional  holiday open house its also a time to reflect on the 12 months pastin particular the ups and … people celebrate the new year right  Before we plunge into 2015 we take a look backin the form of yearbookstyle … what 2014 had in store for buyers sellers and renters This is just about the only kind of rat we could …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 16, 2014 - 8:59AM
Temporary Floors: 5 Affordable Options for Adding Style to Your Apartment

… Saddled with grotty tile or blah carpeting on the floors of your rental Fear not Weve rounded up a handful of … landlord first or in theory you could risk eviction Most apartments are going to have a changes and alterations to the apartment provision which basically restricts a tenant from …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |November 10, 2014 - 8:59AM
Which landlord is best: a big company or small property owner?

… We asked six New Yorkers which type of landlord theyd prefer a corporate behemoth better service … I was living in the brownstone apartment it would take the landlord who lived in the building forever to find a plumber … … staff … Which landlord is best a big company or small property owner …

By Mayra David |November 7, 2014 - 3:59PM