Proposed NYC bill would require landlords to provide AC in the summer

… But a new bill introduced on Thursday would require landlords to provide AC to all of Gothams tenants The bill … require landlords to keep apartments at 78 degrees or lower when outdoor temperatures exceed 82 degrees in the summer months …

By Celia Young |July 23, 2024 - 11:00AM
Thinking about the homeless in a NYC heatwave: An essay

… lifethreateningto be on the street for an extended period of time I couldnt help but wonder why a homeless person … had to hang on just a few more days because she was on a list for an apartment I have no way of knowing if that was … repeatedly When I went back a day later she was gone With NYCs increasingly extreme summers and winters the question …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 19, 2024 - 12:30PM
How to get a free air conditioner to beat NYC’s summer heat wave

… unit through a state program The states cooling assistance benefit program will cover $800 for the purchase … to show where you live such as through a rent receipt or a utility bill and how much money you make such as through a … the symptoms of heat exhaustion and stroke according to the NYC Emergency Management agency Symptoms of heat stroke …

By Celia Young |June 18, 2024 - 1:30PM
Welcome to Brick Underground’s favorite stories of 2023: Summer edition

… stories such as how to negotiate a lease renewal prepare for a coop board interview and what you need to know about combining apartments Also coming this week is a look at how to choose an independent living facility for seniors and our updated …

By Brick Underground |August 21, 2023 - 10:30AM
What it's like to co-own a house in the Hamptons with your ex

… theyve arrived and enjoy their weekends as much as their schedules will allow But what happens when the relationship … calendaring out the summer What follows has been lightly edited for length and clarity Editors note A previous version of this article was …

By Nathan Tempey |August 8, 2023 - 2:30PM
Here's what you need to know about installing central AC in your NYC brownstone

… central AC is a way to attract or keep tenants in a pricier rental market Adding air conditioning will make the rental … the ins and outs of installing airconditioning in your NYC townhouse … Ducted vs ductless central AC  … Which of … and townhouses as well as coops and condos across Manhattan and Brooklyn Its very invasive work to add …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 27, 2023 - 11:30AM