Troubleshooting Only one of the rooms in my rental has a radiator. Brr! Is this legal?
By Alanna Schubach   |   January 3, 2022 - 12:30PM
Troubleshooting So you bought a NYC brownstone—now how are you going to manage it?
By Emily Myers   |   December 22, 2021 - 1:30PM
Troubleshooting What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?
By Emily Myers   |   December 22, 2021 - 12:30PM
Troubleshooting What happens to bad tippers in NYC apartment buildings
By Alanna Schubach   |   December 20, 2021 - 1:30PM
Troubleshooting How to prevent package theft and thwart 'porch pirates' in NYC
By Mimi O'Connor   |   December 13, 2021 - 4:00PM
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How to deal with flood or water damage in your NYC apartment
By Emily Myers   |   September 1, 2021 - 12:30PM
You need to find the source, remove the water, assess for mold, do additional remediation if necessary and then replace what's damaged. There’s also the paperwork to deal with—addressing the problem with your insurance company and when relevant, your board.  [ Read More... ]
 
Renovation Are garbage disposals illegal in NYC apartment buildings?
By Brick Underground   |   December 13, 2021 - 2:30PM
Troubleshooting Do I have to pay for heat in my NYC rental apartment?
By Alanna Schubach   |   December 6, 2021 - 2:00PM
Troubleshooting My co-op board approved funds to fix flood damage, but management won't pay up. What can I do?
By Alanna Schubach   |   November 29, 2021 - 1:30PM
Small Projects + DIY Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast
By Jennifer White Karp   |   November 17, 2021 - 12:30PM
Renovation Can I install a washer/dryer combo in my NYC apartment?
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   November 16, 2021 - 12:30PM
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Everything you need to know about owning a car in NYC
By Brick Underground   |   August 11, 2021 - 2:30PM
A look at the biggest complications of owning a car in New York City, like street vs. garage parking, insurance, and finding a gas station. [ Read More... ]
 
Troubleshooting 5 things I miss about living in a large apartment building
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   November 11, 2021 - 2:30PM
Troubleshooting Can a NYC apartment building ban signs or flags in windows?
By Austin Havens-Bowen   |   November 9, 2021 - 12:45PM
Troubleshooting Our building's new management company fired our super. Can we get him back?
By Alanna Schubach   |   November 1, 2021 - 12:30PM
Troubleshooting What can I do about noise and vibrations from recycling machinery in my building?
By Alanna Schubach   |   October 25, 2021 - 1:30PM
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My rules of the road: How I keep a car in Manhattan without losing my mind
By Mary Lowengard   |   February 10, 2021 - 2:30PM
In March 2020, as the pandemic descended on our small corner of the globe known as Manhattan, it became a whole new ball game for car owners and aspiring car owners. The mean streets mellowed considerably—and have stayed that way to some degree. [ Read More... ]
 
Troubleshooting Is your neighbor harassing you? 4 steps to handle the problem
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   September 16, 2021 - 1:30PM
Products + Services How to find a hidden camera planted by your landlord, Airbnb host, or another creep
By Evelyn Battaglia   |   September 14, 2021 - 1:30PM
Troubleshooting Massive safety sweep stops work at nearly 1,500 construction sites
By Brick Underground   |   September 14, 2021 - 12:30PM
Troubleshooting Does apartment insurance cover water damage caused by rain?
By Alanna Schubach   |   September 13, 2021 - 1:30PM