Considering a ground-floor apartment? Here's what you need to know

… Its not just the fact that you can skip the stairs Groundfloor apartments have many … floors in New York City But there are some disadvantages buyers need to be aware of as well On the plus side these … apartment might be my best bet in terms of value What do I need to know  … The reality … Its true that you

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 10, 2025 - 10:30AM
The pros and cons of owning a NYC penthouse apartment

… to the roof or elevation The proprietary lease delineates what the building vs penthouse owner is responsible for … You cant just shovel two feet of snow off the roof And what happens when it melts and some of the snow is now ice … potential purchasers of penthouse apartments should do whatever they can to determine when the last such project …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 21, 2025 - 10:30AM
Can you sit on a fire escape in NYC? 5 things to know

… Fire escapes are a quintessential part of the citys landscape … grow plants but there are few dos and donts you should know about First heres a little history on fire escapes in NYC … escape but you should think twice before you set up your home office  out there And the fire department doesnt want …

By Brick Underground |June 2, 2025 - 12:30PM