7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers

… New Yorkers fall into two camps when it comes to groundfloor apartmentssome prefer them while others avoid them at all … was published in June 2024  We are presenting it here with updated information for May 2025 … 1 Lower prices on … floor  Our apartment was located over the laundry and storage rooms My two children as well as the other two who …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 19, 2025 - 11:00AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear idea of what … your safety and compliance with a lead paint test today … 3 Fire safety measures … Your apartment should have a fire and … of buildings with three or more apartments is selfclosing doorsthese can help prevent fire and smoke from one …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
How to prevent package theft and thwart 'porch pirates' in NYC

… … What are simple ways to prevent package theft … If you live in a nondoorman building with a common vestibule do … Another easy solution ship it to work or to a friend who is home to accept a package  … How do you get an Amazon Locker … a deductible and dont want to put in claims for smaller items he says … You Might Also Like … …

By Mimi OConnor |December 2, 2024 - 9:30AM