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

… For months Id been catching a faint whiff of cooking gas in the bedrooms When I … overlooking the streeta residential block of townhouses and apartment buildings in Brooklyn With the air conditioners on … borrow it The reading on the meter showed four bars in his living room Id soon be able to find out if my nose had been …

By Emily Myers |September 16, 2025 - 11:30AM
Does your ConEd bill seem unusually high? Here's what you can do about it

… has brought another burden Surprisingly high utility bills So what is causing these surging bills Its both the … Still its a shock for most customers Users on several NYC Reddit threads have shared their frustration with spikes … inunit washer and dryer you could wash your clothes in cold water to reduce energy consumption for each load of laundry …

By Celia Young |February 27, 2025 - 5:30PM
Do I still have to pay a gas connection fee if I switch to an electric cooktop?

… heat and hot water and what your lease says you may be able to end your gas service with a phone call Still youll need … fines starting in 2025 … Are your utilities covered by your rent … Because you are doing this as a tenant instead of an … whether your building uses gas for heat and hot water and how you pay for utilitiesare they included in your rent or …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 5, 2024 - 3:00PM
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 space to save money Do you need an entire place for your family … have the lay of the land use the following checklist to see how the different shortterm rentals stack up … 1 What kinds …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 11, 2023 - 2:30PM
A checklist for getting your apartment ready before you move in

… youre a firsttime New York City renter or just havent moved in a while you may be feeling a bit panicky about all the … new plan Moving is a good time to do this since you have to transfer your service anywayand it can pay off because many providers …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 4, 2021 - 9:30AM
Could pollutants from your gas stove contribute to your coronavirus risk?

… Covid19 The piece goes on to say that scientists and public health experts have long been clamoring for better health … renovation But if you need yet another reason consider this NYCs new  Local Law 152 requires inspections of gas lines by … plumber every four years If an inspection turns up any issues in your building  your gas could be shut off  and it …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 4, 2020 - 9:30AM