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Renovation
Want the look of a wood-burning fire in your NYC apartment? Consider an electric or bio-fuel fireplace
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 20, 2024 - 12:30PM
Closeup of one pigeon sitting on windowsill of brick building window in Brooklyn, NYC
Troubleshooting
How do I get a pigeon to stay off the window sill of my NYC apartment?
By Celia Young |September 24, 2024 - 2:30PM
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The Search
We asked NYC’s chatbot our real estate questions. Here’s what it got wrong

… chatbot dubbed MyCity advised it to break the law when asked housing related questions The Markup … notes that it has limited knowledge of the world outside NYC businessrelated topics and it advises users not to use … 600 AM and 1000 PM if the outdoor temperature falls below 55°F 12°C landlords must maintain a minimum indoor …

By Celia Young |April 12, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Products + Services
Looking to upgrade your NYC co-op or condo building's laundry room? Here are 6 ways to do that
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 5, 2023 - 3:30PM
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Troubleshooting
The basement in our rental floods often and I’d like to test the air quality. What’s the best way to do this?
By Emily Myers |June 23, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
Do I need a landlord's permission to install a smart lock on my apartment's front door?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 28, 2022 - 1:00PM
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Design + Architecture
5 interior design apps to help you decorate your NYC apartment
By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 5, 2022 - 1:30PM
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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