safety

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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

Who is responsible for repairing a NYC sidewalk damaged by tree roots?

… types They present hazards to pedestrians and expensive repair jobs for owners because New York City law holds … out a new homeowners insurance policy or renewing one What typically happens is the insurance company sends … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline … Live … Troubleshooting … insurance … safety … Who is responsible …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2024 - 2:00PM

Troubleshooting

Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM

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The Search

Isn't there supposed to be a real bedroom window in my NYC apartment?

By Celia Young |April 10, 2024 - 4:45PM

Live

Yes, that was an earthquake you felt in NYC

By Jennifer White Karp |April 5, 2024 - 11:45AM

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Roommates + Landlords

Most NYC residential buildings must install natural gas detectors by 2025

By Celia Young |February 26, 2024 - 10:40AM

Neighborhood Intel

Cracked sidewalks, potholes, and overgrown trees: How to fix up your block

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 3, 2023 - 12:30PM

Buy

Why you should consider a building's climate disaster risk when buying in NYC

By Celia Young |September 5, 2023 - 1:30PM

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 … part to shame the worst landlords in the city and hold them accountable Starting in 2025 the citys Department of Housing Preservation and Development would be required to …

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