Renovation

How to stay on top of your NYC co-op or condo renovation from a distance

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2024 - 2:30PM

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

Drone shot of New York City at sunset, taken from over Greenpoint in Brooklyn.

Sales Market

What a second Trump presidency could mean for NYC buyers and sellers

By Celia Young |December 13, 2024 - 5:00PM

Water flowing out of a kitchen stainless steel tap into the sink.

Troubleshooting

NYC is facing a 'drought emergency.' Here’s how you can conserve water in your apartment

By Celia Young |November 7, 2024 - 4:00PM

A row of a variety of apartment buildings and skyscrapers along a street in Greenwich Village of New York City

Co-ops

3 key reasons why the owner vs. renter ratio matters when buying a NYC condo or co-op

Sponsored By DL Partners |October 16, 2024 - 9:30AM

construction workers standing on a street in New York

Affordable Housing

What is a 'major capital improvement' and how does it affect the rent?

… not feel so happy when the see the phrase major capital improvements Thats the term used for upgrades that justify a … even in the middle of a lease The city defines an MCI as an improvement benefiting all the tenants in the building … apartments the increase for the year is capped at 15 percent Tenant advocates argue landlords are getting …

By Celia Young |September 11, 2024 - 10:30AM

Renovation

6 steps to deal with flood or water damage in your NYC apartment

By Brick Underground |August 7, 2024 - 12:30PM

Row of apartments in housing project on Manhattan's Lower East Side, New York City, New York, USA.

Affordable Housing

NYC budget includes an extra $2 billion to build and preserve affordable housing

By Celia Young |July 2, 2024 - 2:00PM

Renovation

How to get your renovation approved by your NYC co-op or condo board

… impression is more important than ever when submitting your renovation plans to your board But if this is your first … its inception founder and CEO Michael Jacobs has led the company with a commitment to excellence Jacobs emphasizes … agreement … Before diving into the design stage Stakes inhouse team will carefully review the boards alteration …

Sponsored By Stake Home Renovations |June 21, 2024 - 9:30AM

Live

I never thought I'd see the woodwork from my old apartment again. Then I went into a furniture store

By Tanya Pollard |May 30, 2024 - 1:45PM