Skip to main content
Fulltext search
FILTER RESULTS BY:
RECOMMENDED IN RENT
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to do it
RECOMMENDED IN BUY
How buying real estate in NYC is unlike anywhere else
RECOMMENDED IN SELL
A guide to using a no-fee renovation loan from a NYC real estate firm
RECOMMENDED IN IMPROVE
How to make your NYC renovation more pet-friendly
BEST REAL ESTATE WEBSITE!
National Association of Real Estate Editors
BEST REAL ESTATE WEBSITE! National Association of Real Estate Editors
Brick Underground
Social Links
follow:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • search
Brick Underground
☰ Brick Underground
Brick Underground
Brick Underground
☰
Brick Underground
  • Buy
    • Buy
    • The Market
    • Investing
    • New Construction + Condos
    • Affordable Housing
    • Co-ops
    • Negotiating + Financing
    • How to Buy in NYC Guide
    Block of colorful old apartment buildings in the Alphabet City neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City NYC
    The Search
    What debt-to-income ratio do you need to buy a co-op in NYC?
    w of Old Brick Apartment Buildings with Fire Escapes in the East Village of New York City - stock photo
    Investing
    Renting out an investment property? Here's how to find a reliable tenant
    lafayette estates soundview the bronx
    The Search
    What to know about buying in Soundview, the Bronx, where affordable housing options and ferry service attract municipal workers
  • Rent
    • Rent
    • Affordable Housing
    • Roommates + Landlords
    • The Market
    • The Search
    • How to Rent in NYC Guide
    Brooklyn apartment buildings
    The Search
    What does 'net effective rent' mean? Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent
    Block of colorful old apartment buildings in the Alphabet City neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City NYC
    The Search
    What debt-to-income ratio do you need to buy a co-op in NYC?
    yulia transitions brick underground
    The Search
    From the UES to Astoria: My rent was doubling so I found a bigger space in a cheaper neighborhood with easy parking
  • Sell
    • Sell
    • Staging + Open Houses
    • Negotiations + Closings
    • Getting Ready
    • How to Sell in NYC Guide
    loft apartment with living room and kitchen
    Negotiations + Closings
    7 surprising dealbreakers that might sink your NYC co-op or condo sale
    Sometimes the deal sheet discloses items or obligations you haven't been made aware of during the offer process.
    Negotiations + Closings
    What's included in a deal sheet when you buy a NYC apartment?
    image
    Sell
    When is the best time of year to buy or sell a NYC apartment?
  • Live
    • Live
    • Neighbors
    • Kids + Pets
    • Neighborhood Intel
    • Products + Test-drives
    • Troubleshooting
    Pipes with a valve that can be used for water or gas
    Troubleshooting
    Confused about how to comply with Local Law 97? Here are five steps your NYC apartment building can take
    Young woman crossing the street in Manhattan, New York - stock photo
    Live
    The dance between Manhattan and Brooklyn rents, following New Yorkers on the move, & more
    Dumbo Moving is launching two new options: PriceByTruck and Curb2Curb to lower costs and save customers time.
    Live
    Skip the stress and expense of moving with Dumbo Moving’s new customized solutions
    Sponsored By DUMBO MOVING & STORAGE
  • Improve
    • Improve
    • Small Spaces
    • Small Projects + DIY
    • Renovations
    • Design + Architecture
    • Products + Services
    • How to Renovate in NYC Guide
    skynesher apartment construction workers
    Renovation
    How to deal with a renovation that violates your co-op or condo board's alteration agreement
    Astoria kitchen renovation
    Renovation
    What renovation projects add the most resale value to your NYC property?
    Sponsored By Bolster
    lucifer lighting smart home kitchen
    Products + Services
    9 reasons to add smart lighting to your NYC apartment or brownstone
  • Escape
    • Escape
    • Beach
    • Mountains
    • Suburbs
    • Vacation Rentals
    • Second Homes
    image
    Escape
    New Yorkers moving out of state save more money on housing than taxes
    image
    Mountains
    5 houses for sale in Margaretville, NY, a small town in the Catskills
    image
    Beach
    5 houses for sale in Sagaponack, the most expensive zip code in NY
  • Podcast
  • Partners
    • Advertise with us
    • Sponsored Content
    • Experts
    Astoria kitchen renovation
    Renovation
    What renovation projects add the most resale value to your NYC property?
    Sponsored By Bolster
    Dumbo Moving is launching two new options: PriceByTruck and Curb2Curb to lower costs and save customers time.
    Live
    Skip the stress and expense of moving with Dumbo Moving’s new customized solutions
    Sponsored By DUMBO MOVING & STORAGE
    A row of modern residential skyscrapers with balconies and a blue sky on the Upper East Side of New York City
    Rent
    Ask Sam: How do I make the switch from subletter to tenant of a rent-stabilized apartment?
    Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP
  • About Us
  • About Us
  • Advertise
Email Address
Fulltext search
FILTER RESULTS BY:
New Main menu
  • Buy
    • Buy
    • The Market
    • Investing
    • New Construction + Condos
    • Affordable Housing
    • Co-ops
    • Negotiating + Financing
    • How to Buy in NYC Guide
  • Rent
    • Rent
    • Affordable Housing
    • Roommates + Landlords
    • The Market
    • The Search
    • How to Rent in NYC Guide
  • Sell
    • Sell
    • Staging + Open Houses
    • Negotiations + Closings
    • Getting Ready
    • How to Sell in NYC Guide
  • Live
    • Live
    • Neighbors
    • Kids + Pets
    • Neighborhood Intel
    • Products + Test-drives
    • Troubleshooting
  • Improve
    • Improve
    • Small Spaces
    • Small Projects + DIY
    • Renovations
    • Design + Architecture
    • Products + Services
    • How to Renovate in NYC Guide
  • Escape
    • Escape
    • Beach
    • Mountains
    • Suburbs
    • Vacation Rentals
    • Second Homes
  • Podcast
  • Partners
    • Advertise with us
    • Sponsored Content
    • Experts
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Advertise
  • About Us
  • Advertise
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER →
Social Links Footer
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Search

security

image
Roommates + Landlords
Your rental checklist: 15 things to watch out for when signing a lease in NYC
By Emily Myers   |February 7, 2023 - 10:00AM
image
Roommates + Landlords
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you
By Emily Myers   |February 1, 2023 - 10:00AM
image
Affordable Housing
Squatters made our life hell so we're fixing our building and kicking our landlord out
By Emily Myers   |September 7, 2022 - 9:30AM
image
Live
Our co-op board is getting complaints about a video doorbell invading a shareholder's privacy. How should we respond?
Sponsored By Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.   |June 23, 2022 - 12:30PM
image
Troubleshooting
A neighbor gives me the creeps. Can I install a security camera in the hallway for safety?
By Alanna Schubach   |May 9, 2022 - 1:30PM
image
The Search
5 features that make ground-floor apartments desirable—instead of dealbreakers
By Emily Myers   |April 25, 2022 - 9:30AM
image
Products + Test-drives
5 smart hubs for your NYC apartment from Google, Amazon, Apple, and more
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |March 1, 2022 - 9:30AM
image
The Market
Having trouble coming up with your security deposit? Here are 6 companies that can help
By Mimi O'Connor   |January 31, 2022 - 1:30PM
image
Troubleshooting
How to prevent package theft and thwart 'porch pirates' in NYC
By Mimi O'Connor   |December 13, 2021 - 4:00PM
image
Products + Test-drives
What to know about installing a home security system in NYC
By Emily Myers   |October 7, 2021 - 9:30AM
  • Load More Content
Brick UndergroundBRICK UNDERGROUNDREAL LIFE. REAL ESTATE. REAL NEW YORK.
Social Links Footer
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Search
Main menu footer
  • Buy
    • The Market
    • Investing
    • New Construction + Condos
    • Affordable Housing
    • Co-ops
    • Negotiating + Financing
    • How to Buy in NYC Guide
  • Rent
    • Affordable Housing
    • Roommates + Landlords
    • The Market
    • The Search
    • How to Rent in NYC Guide
  • Sell
    • Staging + Open Houses
    • Negotiations + Closings
    • Getting Ready
    • How to Sell in NYC Guide
  • Live
    • Neighbors
    • Kids + Pets
    • Neighborhood Intel
    • Products + Test-drives
    • Troubleshooting
  • Improve
    • Small Spaces
    • Small Projects + DIY
    • Renovations
    • Design + Architecture
    • Products + Services
    • How to Renovate in NYC Guide
  • Escape
    • Beach
    • Mountains
    • Suburbs
    • Vacation Rentals
    • Second Homes

Get more news you can actually use...

Email Address

Delivered to your inbox twice weekly - for free.

*By signing up you agree to receive occasional emails on behalf of our sponsors

Footer Menu
  • About Us
  • Advertise

Copyright 2009-2022 by BrickUnderground | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices | Login