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A handheld gas detector
Live
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?
By Jennifer White Karp |August 5, 2024 - 3:00PM
Bessie the cow by J. Henry H. Lowengard
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
nice stay rental fifth avenue
The Search
Considering a short-term rental company in NYC? Here's what to know

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By Evelyn Battaglia |April 11, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Renovation
Will I have to give up my gas stove for cooking?
By Emily Myers |January 11, 2023 - 10:30AM
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Troubleshooting
A checklist for getting your apartment ready before you move in
By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 4, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Live
How to prepare for a stress-free move in NYC
By Jen Laing |April 27, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Live
Could pollutants from your gas stove contribute to your coronavirus risk?
By Jennifer White Karp |December 4, 2020 - 9:30AM