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Gas was seeping through our walls and my family is lucky our neighbor took action

By Emily Myers |September 16, 2025 - 11:30AM

Snow covered tree in front of tall brick apartment building (high rise residential home) with fire escape, windows, snowing, winter in brooklyn new york city stock photo

Troubleshooting

Does your ConEd bill seem unusually high? Here's what you can do about it

By Celia Young |February 27, 2025 - 5:30PM

stainless steel saucepan being used on a gas cooktop

Roommates + Landlords

Do I still have to pay a gas connection fee if I switch to an electric cooktop?

… of fine particulate matter Going electric is the future for new construction with New York City and New York State bans … fines starting in 2025 … Are your utilities covered by your rent … Because you are doing this as a tenant instead of an owner you have a different set of considerations such as whether your building …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 5, 2024 - 3:00PM

Small Projects + DIY

The cow in my kitchen: A quest to install a new gas stove gave me an electrifying epiphany

By Mary Lowengard |December 18, 2023 - 2:30PM

A Stove switched off, without gas and flames

Rent

The gas is off in my NYC building. Can I get a rent abatement and lower rent when I renew?

By Emily Myers |May 1, 2023 - 9:30AM

The Search

Considering a short-term rental company in NYC? Here's what to know

… These days shortterm rentals abound in New York City Are you looking for a shared … shortterm rentals in particular offer the best value They allow tenants to rest relax and recharge with an easy … Club Crossover and Common which specialize in shared apartments and even shared bedrooms Common also offers …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 11, 2023 - 2:30PM