'Tis the season: What to consider if you’re selling your apartment or house in winter

The winter months arent typically the prime time to sell your New York City apartment The longaccepted guidance is to wait to list until spring when its brighter and warmer to coax buyers out of their hibernations But what if you need or want to sell right away There can be …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 12, 2025 - 9:00AM
5 quick and inexpensive renovation projects if you're selling your apartment or house

… condenser According to Home Depot it can cost $1000 to $2000 for the equipment to heat and cool 800 to 1200 square feet Another bonus Ductless units are as much as 30 percent …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
What's the best shade of white to paint your NYC apartment if you're trying to sell?

… At first blush the idea of painting a room or two in your apartment might … to find out their triedandtrue white hues for selling apartments in New York City Heres what they had to say … The … and soft creams The bestselling creamy whites from Benjamin Moore include Swiss Coffee OC45  and   White Dove OC17   …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 28, 2025 - 10:30AM
13 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your co-op or condo

… to come across it too  In the end its all about striking a balance and making your apartment more inviting and exciting …

By Brick Underground |September 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the … the other didnt Which one are you going to apply for But it can be a shock to see an apartment in person that lacks … Pro Tip Pro Tip Is your building fully compliant with lead paint laws New York Local Law 1 and Local Law 28 are here to …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
If you have prewar taste but live in a plain white box, the Brownstone Boys have some design tips for you

… Lots of renters who move to New York City are disappointed to find … details can be too expensive for their rental budgets If you have prewar design tastes but youve landed in a plain … to swap in a light fixture but you do need to know what you are doing Still dont want to do it yourself …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 29, 2024 - 2:30PM