The 7 best ways to find a short-term rental while you renovate your NYC apartment

… typically requires you to relocate at least while the bulk of the work is being doneand your kitchen and bathroom are … screen out viable options so just check shortterm allowed instead Or you can head straight to Leasebreak One great way … sublets direct from a tenant for a specific time frame and rooms for share  We are known as a shortterm marketplace …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 22, 2026 - 10:30AM
How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… Its one thing to renovate your apartment or brownstone when you will enjoy the results But … and real estate agents on renovation issues A renovated apartment typically commands what Lipman calls a convenience …     … Sell … Improve … Renovation … pricing … Renovation … sellers … selling … How much should …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 7, 2026 - 10:30AM
You bought a NYC brownstone. How are you going to manage it?

… of this post was previously published in December 2024 We are presenting it with updated information for December 2025 I represent a lot of buyers who have never owned a townhouse before and definitely dont understand what is involved in terms of maintenance …

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

… apartment then you are facing competition from newer condos in which case an upgrade is in order One designer tip … … air conditioning … bathroom … cabinets & shelving … painting … Renovation … selling … 5 quick and inexpensive …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
Can I install a washer/dryer combo in my NYC co-op?

… cash for a laundry combo unit and installing it in your apartment there are a few considerations to keep in mind … to handle the workload of washing machines in every apartment  Additionally there are  wetoverdry rules  to be … and safety considerations   Assuming you can get board approvalitself a tall orderyoull need to choose the correct …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 5, 2025 - 9:30AM