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Rent

Do I need to keep the heat on to prevent pipes freezing or is that the landlord's responsibility?

By Emily Myers |February 27, 2023 - 10:00AM

Troubleshooting

Our apartment building is leaking. What are our responsibilities as a board?

Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. |December 13, 2022 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: A leak from the unit upstairs flooded my apartment, but the landlord is blaming me. How can I keep my security deposit?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |December 7, 2022 - 12:30PM

Small Projects + DIY

Ask Sam: We deducted the cost of an emergency repair job from our rent, but our landlord insists we owe him. Is he right?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 27, 2022 - 1:00PM

The Market

Feeling squeezed by rent? Renters insurance from Lemonade is the one thing you can control

… of the most affordable renters insurance plans available to New Yorkers will protect your stuff in a bunch of really … and annual limit between $10000 and $100000 based on what works for you You also have the choice of paying your … by answering some questions about your NYC apartment and how much stuff you have You can also make changes to your …

Sponsored By Lemonade Renters Insurance |June 7, 2022 - 12:30PM

New Construction + Condos

The 7 most common construction defects: A condo buyers guide

By Marjorie Cohen |April 21, 2022 - 12:30PM

Design + Architecture

Advice for weatherproofing your NYC apartment or brownstone against leaks and flooding

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 30, 2021 - 12:30PM

Sales Market

A home-inspection checklist if you're buying a NYC condo or co-op

By Marjorie Cohen |September 21, 2021 - 4:30PM

Neighbors

What New Yorkers wish they knew about their apartment buildings before they moved in

By Kelly Kreth |September 16, 2021 - 9:30AM

Troubleshooting

Does apartment insurance cover water damage caused by rain?

… for flooding damage caused by rising water or heavy rain usually requires purchasing an additional policy There … purchasing additional policies Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an expert Send … … My apartment suffered some damage from the heavy rains last week Is any of this covered by my apartment …

By Alanna Schubach |September 13, 2021 - 1:30PM