You bought a NYC brownstone. How are you going to manage it?

… If you live in an apartment building you know how convenient it is to call the … move  … The advice from Josh Blackman principal of Brooklyn management company  Brownstone Property Group  is to get organized before you even close on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 4, 2025 - 11:00AM
5 quick and inexpensive renovation projects if you're selling your apartment or house

… bath that would feel brighter and fresher   I told her about tub reglazing which gives you a new look for a … by Brick Underground Writer Mimi OConner warned readers about how smelly it is The toxic fumes released during the … cost thousands to install It took Westchester Refinishing about three hours from start to finishincluding extensive …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
Fewer buyers, steeper rents, and costlier renovations: How tariffs could impact NYC real estate

… Samuel All told tariffs are making New Yorkers nervous about the citys real estate market So if youre hesitating … with on construction projects across the US are warning him about coming price hikes This is a tax on the consumer … rents even higher this summer Miller said If uncertainty about tariffs doesnt improve and sales dont rise as much as …

By Celia Young |April 17, 2025 - 11:30AM
How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… brownstone when you will be enjoying the results But what about when the renovation is solely to make your property … for you doing the sprucingup  Indeed If you are smart about the renovation that might be enough to convince buyers … you can easily recoup  … As a seller you have to think about how much you can add to the sales price by renovating …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to reduce your capital gains tax when selling your NYC co-op, condo, or brownstone

… youll want to consider ways to reduce your tax exposure  Capital gains tax is levied on the profit you make selling … years or two of the last five years you wont have to pay capital gains tax on the first $250000 of your profit if … he said  You can get this information from the building management but if the work was done a decade ago they may …

By Brick Underground |February 10, 2025 - 1:30PM
7 ways to get small jobs done in your NYC apartment if you're not handy

… around it This was highly satisfying and something to brag about at cocktail parties for many years Just beware and be honest about your capabilities and limitations I would never again … … Thats my final suggestion But remember what they say about the shoemakers kids For my toekick installation I am …

By Mary Lowengard |January 27, 2025 - 1:30PM
Want the look of a wood-burning fire in your NYC apartment? Consider an electric or bio-fuel fireplace

… in new construction developments Environmental concerns about wood fireplace emissions contributing to indoor air … its worth asking your property management company or super about the necessary protocol Fireplace retailers are also … providing specs to submit to boards to alleviate concerns about safety and quality as counterfeit versions exist …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 20, 2024 - 12:30PM