Here's what you need to know about installing central AC in your NYC brownstone

… central AC is a way to attract or keep tenants in a pricier rental market Adding air conditioning will make the rental more competitive with newer developments You cant … to spend money toward attracting qualified candidates She should knowshe also owns the townhouse cattycorner to hers …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 27, 2023 - 11:30AM
3 renter-friendly TikTok tricks to refresh your apartment

… about three of Bricks favorite renterfriendly DIY ideas … Refresh your kitchen without getting kitschy … Your kitchen … renovations … video … 3 renterfriendly TikTok tricks to refresh your apartment …

By Celia Young |July 13, 2023 - 12:30PM
Does your apartment need repairs? Here are three sample letters you can send to your landlord to request fixes

… Some of the most common complaints about New York City rental apartmentsthings like cracks in your walls mold or a … to fix but communicating these problems fall on your shoulders That can be a bit daunting if youre living in your … your rights in a way that signals you want problems in your rental addressed ASAP Landlords are legally required to keep …

By Celia Young |July 6, 2023 - 2:30PM
My cabinets are falling apart and my landlord says I'll owe a contractor $7,000 to fix them. What are my rights?

… … In a rentstabilized apartment a landlord cannot charge a tenant … of habitability to make sure conditions in the apartment arent dangerous or hazardous … Rentstabilized tenants have … in the lease for the tenant to take on repairs then you should make no payments to the landlord or contractor for …

By Emily Myers |January 30, 2023 - 12:30PM
How do I get the landlord to turn our roof into a comfortable space to hang out?

… below more likely Schneider says You and your neighbors should consider hiring an architect to help provide a better … it comes to making the building more appealing to future rentersyou may be able to persuade him  You are on the right … desirable which creates a stronger demand for the owners rentals in the marketplace with less turnover and possibly …

By Alanna Schubach |June 1, 2021 - 1:30PM
I want to fix up my NYC rental apartment. What kinds of upgrades can I do?

… termination of the lease Generally rental leases do permit superficial upgrades like painting changing light fixtures hanging pictures putting up shelves and installing curtain rods but when you move out …

By Alanna Schubach |November 23, 2020 - 12:30PM
Do I have a better chance of buying my rental apartment thanks to NYC's rent reforms?

… The new rules on rentstabilized apartments were intended to increase the number of affordable rentals in the city so … landlords might be able to wait it out and see how the market responds the smaller momandpop outfits are …

By Emily Myers |June 24, 2019 - 2:00PM