Dear Ms. Demeanor: My building doesn't allow overnight guests if I'm not home. Can they do that?

… … Dear Shocked Yes your coop can absolutely do that Every building has rules and before … no cap on sublets Others dont allow subletting unless you live in the building a certain number of years Then others … is the new voice of reason behind Ms Demeanor She has lived in her Upper East Side coop for the past 20 years and …

By Dianne Ackerman |December 20, 2019 - 10:00AM
I lived near an assisted-living facility for the mentally ill. It was affordable—and often scary

… walls and my upstairs neighbors toilet flooding six times eventually destroying my bathroom But the bigger issues … who lived there had a warm bed and place to stay But as time went on I began to wonder if they were receiving enough … guy would corner me and ask me to borrow money The first time he did so he kept saying Come on you know Im good for it …

By Kelly Kreth |December 10, 2019 - 9:00AM
Learn to use a fire extinguisher, block home invasions, and other tips to stay safe in your NYC apartment

… How well do you know how to keep yourself safe in your New York City … evacuation plans for families in NYC particularly those who live Uptown He recommends practicing athome fire drills … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Live … crime … fire safety … health & safety … health and …

By Emily Myers |December 3, 2019 - 10:00AM
Is your dumbwaiter a firetrap? Here’s what you should do to protect yourself

… After a fire gutted a Park Slope brownstone a few weeks ago officials explained how the flames … areas from the groundfloor servants quarters below If you live in a multifamily walkup that still has a dumbwaiter you … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Live … Improve … Renovation … Design + Architecture … …

By Emily Myers |November 7, 2019 - 9:00AM