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one-bedroom condo at 702 Hancock Street
The Search
7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers
By Jennifer White Karp |May 19, 2025 - 11:00AM
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances and counter tops and wood floor
Roommates + Landlords
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you
By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
front door with holiday decor
Troubleshooting
How to prevent package theft and thwart 'porch pirates' in NYC
By Mimi OConnor |December 2, 2024 - 9:30AM
CCTV camera is installed inside a building.
Troubleshooting
Who's allowed to watch my building's security camera footage?

… save the evidence Most camera systems will automatically delete footage after 30 days or another set period of time …

By Celia Young |December 11, 2023 - 2:30PM
Moynihan Train Hall of Pennsylvania railway station
Live
Staying in a vacation rental this summer? Your host may be watching you closer than you think
By Jennifer White Karp |June 29, 2023 - 5:00PM
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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
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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
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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