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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
lucifer lighting smart home kitchen
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
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 … 2021 We are presenting it again here as part of our summer  Best of Brick week Brick Underground tested the most popular apartment rental apps by searching for similar apartments across NYC …

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