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

… than just bad luck for superstitious types They present hazards to pedestrians and expensive repair jobs for owners … of Northeast winters construction projects and tree root growth can cause stress to a sidewalk that leads to a … work done yourself … How to get reimbursed for fixing tree root damage … If you go this route you will need to hire a …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2024 - 2:00PM
Isn't there supposed to be a real bedroom window in my NYC apartment?

… rooms in the citys building code Rudansky says Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

By Celia Young |April 10, 2024 - 4:45PM
Yes, that was an earthquake you felt in NYC

… carefully as you would an airline overhead bin in case contents have shifted You can also take some steps to make …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 5, 2024 - 11:45AM
Why you should consider a building's climate disaster risk when buying in NYC

… wildfires coated the skies The impact of climate change is all around us and its pushed New Yorkers to relocate or buy property outside the city But what about the folks who still want to buy in NYC  Climate … at flood zones when assessing the risk of a place they are moving into but its not a perfect science As we found with …

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