safety

A handheld gas detector
Live
Gas was seeping through our walls and my family is lucky our neighbor took action
By Emily Myers |September 16, 2025 - 11:30AM
An image of the top of a brick New York City apartment building, including its parapet.
Design + Architecture
Parapet inspections: What NYC boards and building owners need to know about Local Law 126
By Celia Young |May 2, 2025 - 9:30AM
faucet with hand of woman in kitchen for cleaning, drinking and washing dishes. Interior, steel and household plumbing with sink and tap at home for stream, flowing and splash
Troubleshooting
I used NYC’s free program to test my apartment’s drinking water for lead. Here’s how you can too
By Celia Young |March 5, 2025 - 3:30PM
Broken sidewalk along Eighth Avenue in Brooklyn
Troubleshooting
Who is responsible for repairing a NYC sidewalk damaged by tree roots?

… repair company A quick Google search turned up many NYC sidewalk repair companies with quotes in a similar range But if you own a one two or threefamily housethe NYC Parks Department may cover the cost of a sidewalk repair … violation may be issued to the owner according to the DOTs website … What is a notice of sidewalk violation … The …

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?
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