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The Search
We asked NYC’s chatbot our real estate questions. Here’s what it got wrong
By Celia Young |April 12, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Products + Services
9 reasons to add smart lighting to your NYC apartment or brownstone
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 10, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
My landlord says I can pay him via Venmo. Are there any disadvantages to using an app to pay rent?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 21, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Products + Services
How to keep your NYC apartment cool: In-window, through-wall, split unit, and other types of air conditioners
By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 26, 2022 - 12:30PM
Architect and designer Ben Uyeda has teamed up with Skipp to create highly curated kitchen designs.
Products + Services
Want a faster renovation? Artificial intelligence can speed up the design process and save you money
By Evelyn Battaglia |May 4, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Products + Test-drives
5 smart hubs for your NYC apartment from Google, Amazon, Apple, and more

…   … The lowdown … Googles latest Nest Hub has new features like Quick Gestures which uses a motion sensor for … youre kneading dough and Sleep Sensing free through 2022 a feature that monitors your sleep habits And with Google … … The lowdown … Amazons most popular smart speaker features Alexa as your personal assistant to answer your …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 1, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Products + Test-drives
The apps you need to make your life easier in NYC
By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 28, 2021 - 12:30PM
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Products + Services
6 waterproof storage solutions to protect your stuff from flood damage
By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 7, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Products + Test-drives
A guide to rental apps: StreetEasy, HotPads, Replay Listings, & more

… Using an app to find your next New York City rental apartmentinstead of scrolling through listings websitescan … 2021 We are presenting it again here as part of our summer  Best of Brick week Brick Underground tested the most popular … the apartment you want Click here to learn more … Zillow Rentals … Recent updatesfeatures … All of the most recent …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |August 27, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Products + Test-drives
Shop Amazon Prime Day for gadgets to make living with roommates easier
By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 17, 2021 - 2:30PM