Would you rent this one bedroom in Little Italy where you have to cook on a hot plate?

… Knowing what to ask for when you negotiate a new lease in New York City can help you avoid being taken advantage of … have more leverage these days because of a slowdown in the rental market which means  landlords are under pressure to

By Jennifer White Karp |February 27, 2019 - 9:00AM
Want to save money every month? Consider buying an apartment with utilities included

… Hoping to save a few bucks each month by buying a place where utilities are included but arent sure …  a Brick partner fyi tell you where to look in this weeks Buy Curious … The proposition … Id love to buy an apartment … Is that common How do I find it … The reality … Lets be totally clear says TripleMints Whitman No one is getting …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |March 14, 2017 - 9:59AM
What happens to tenants when Con Ed turns the gas off?

… at a stretch In NYC where a significant percentage of the housing stock is prewar its not that unusual for aging … buildings losing their gas due to outdated infrastructure housing advocates complained that landlords were delaying … water was not affected but the building did also have to buy new dryers which had been using the same faulty risers …

By Alanna Schubach |September 21, 2016 - 8:59AM