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Apartment buildings in Lower Manhattan
Renovation
What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?
By Brick Underground |August 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
insurance adjuster inspecting mold
Products + Services
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 prewar building or a … Maxons Restorations said his company encounters mold problems in newer buildings more frequently than in older … with a  lead paint test  today Keep in mind that under  NYC law owners of buildings with three or more apartments  …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 18, 2025 - 12:30PM
Woman on the phone to a plumber about a leaking sink
Small Projects + DIY
Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast
By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
plimbing repairs
Troubleshooting
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster
By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Flood damaged parquet floor
Renovation
6 steps to deal with flood or water damage in your NYC apartment
By Brick Underground |August 7, 2024 - 12:30PM
Close-up view of New York City style apartment buildings with emergency stairs along Mott Street in Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, United States.
Roommates + Landlords
Infamous NYC landlord sent to Rikers for skipping repairs at Manhattan buildings
By Celia Young |March 27, 2024 - 9:30AM
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Sales Market
How can I tell if an apartment I'm buying has flooded in the past?
By Alanna Schubach |October 2, 2023 - 2:30PM
Wood floor partially removed with a tool for levering planks
Troubleshooting
Can I get a maintenance abatement if water damage left my co-op temporarily uninhabitable?
By Emily Myers |September 11, 2023 - 9:30AM