leaks

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?

… small claims or civil court If you just want out of the apartmentand to get your security backyou have a few options Normally Id say withhold … laws which require him to conduct an inspection of the apartment and issue you an itemized list of damages beyond …

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

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

… cases its because the buyers are from out of state and used to that part of the process Or its because they want the … camera to detect hardtofind leaks All sinks tubs showers toilets washing machines and dishwashers need to be operated … … To avoid a potential conflict of interest rather than hire an inspector recommended by your broker ask for …

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