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

… the ins and outs of installing airconditioning in your NYC townhouse … Ducted vs ductless central AC  … Which of … include Mitsubishi a contractor favorite Daiken and LG top pick of the engineers Meshberg works with  Adamson for … side of the room he says Vinnie Croce owner of Cool Tech HVAC says ducted minisplits now account for about 20 percent …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 27, 2023 - 11:30AM
Does your apartment need repairs? Here are three sample letters you can send to your landlord to request fixes

… like cracks in your walls mold or a lack of heat are a landlords responsibility to fix but communicating … you want problems in your rental addressed ASAP Landlords are legally required to keep apartments safe and sanitary … updating boilers or providing new systems and those are also expensive Nori says Landlords dont want to spend …

By Celia Young |July 6, 2023 - 2:30PM
How to carve out a chic, comfortable home office in your NYC apartment or townhouse

… hectic commute is a great perk but trying to carve out an office in typically tight quarters can stump even the most … People miss the natural boundary between work and home life says Peter Holtzman founder of Harlembased Bespoke … in recognition of the everchanging dynamics of NYC life For Fontan those glass panels can accommodate a home …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 3, 2023 - 9:30AM
My cabinets are falling apart and my landlord says I'll owe a contractor $7,000 to fix them. What are my rights?

… and Tenant Protection Act Even if the landlord did a major renovation this cost would be capped at $15000  If the … repairs then you should make no payments to the landlord or contractor for work done to the apartment  If the cabinets … What are my rights here … Rent … Affordable Housing … Renovation … Ask an Expert … building maintenance … cabinets …

By Emily Myers |January 30, 2023 - 12:30PM