Realty Bites

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Isn't there supposed to be a real bedroom window in my NYC apartment?

… air according to Andrew Rudansky press secretary at the NYC Department of Buildings In other words a landlord cant … code Rudansky says Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … square feet in size the window must have 20 square feet of glass Windows that open into an air shaft or lightwellthat …

By Celia Young |April 10, 2024 - 4:45PM

Small Projects + DIY

My apartment really needs to be painted. How can I get my landlord to do it?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 18, 2024 - 1:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

How to ask a noisy neighbor—or even your landlord—to keep it down

… apartment you may experience being kept awake by your noisy neighbors However that doesnt mean you have to put up … validations like I know its hard to keep the noise down We live in crowded NYC or The walls are thin are helpful ways … for one problem If they continue listening you can explain whats going on with the noise and ask if theres any way to …