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Troubleshooting
You bought a NYC brownstone. How are you going to manage it?
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 17, 2024 - 2:30PM
Broken sidewalk along Eighth Avenue in Brooklyn
Troubleshooting
Who is responsible for repairing a NYC sidewalk damaged by tree roots?
By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2024 - 2:00PM
Lower Manhattan skyline and Chinatown
Troubleshooting
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?
By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM
glass partition separate living space and entrance hall in new renovated apartment. glass door in empty room with modern interior. concept of apartment with smart solution for space organization
The Search
Isn't there supposed to be a real bedroom window in my NYC apartment?

… illegal bedroom you can report it to the DOB by calling 311 file a complaint online or contact the DOBs Quality of Life …

By Celia Young |April 10, 2024 - 4:45PM
Manhattan skyline
Live
Yes, that was an earthquake you felt in NYC
By Jennifer White Karp |April 5, 2024 - 11:45AM
Exterior view of old New York City style architecture apartment building with windows and fire escapes
Roommates + Landlords
Most NYC residential buildings must install natural gas detectors by 2025
By Celia Young |February 26, 2024 - 10:40AM
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Neighborhood Intel
Cracked sidewalks, potholes, and overgrown trees: How to fix up your block
By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 3, 2023 - 12:30PM
New York City cabs on a Rainy day
Buy
Why you should consider a building's climate disaster risk when buying in NYC
By Celia Young |September 5, 2023 - 1:30PM
NYC apartment buildings
Roommates + Landlords
What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants?
By Emily Myers |May 22, 2023 - 12:30PM
NYC apartment building red brick facades
Roommates + Landlords
New law aims to 'shame' NYC landlords who lie about fixing violations

… New York City is poised to get tougher on landlords who lie about repairing hazardous conditions with … owners falsely claim that violations have been corrected Under current law the maximum fine for falsely certifying a … in a marketrate apartment this can make negotiating a lease renewal a little awkward For egregious violations you may …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 16, 2023 - 4:30PM