Virginia K. Smith
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Is there any way for me to soundproof my rental without sacrificing the security deposit? Read More
August 25, 2015 - 13:59 PM
Q: My boyfriend stays at my place several nights a week, but I live with roommates, and our landlady lives right across the hall. In the interest of being tactful, are there any viable techniques I can try for soundproofing in a rental apartment, or within an individual bedroom?
Ask an Agent: Can I rent an apartment in NYC if I haven't started my job yet and have no credit history?
August 25, 2015 - 11:59 AM
Q: I received an offer letter for a job with an $80,000/year salary, but I just graduated from school and don't have established credit, a work history, or someone who can guarantee me. What are my options to rent an apartment in NYC?
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Mapping the city's dog poop complaints, a landlord cracks down on Airbnb-ing tenants, and more Read More
August 25, 2015 - 10:59 AM
Finally, your prayers for a map of the city's dog poop-related complaints have been answered (The Economist via BKMag)
What China's stock market meltdown means for NYC real estate
August 25, 2015 - 09:59 AM
Yesterday was a nail-biter in stock markets here in our own back yard and in China. What does this mean for the NYC buyer, seller and renter?
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Banishing "burger stench" in your apartment, manage your moving boxes like a pro, and more Read More
August 24, 2015 - 11:59 AM
What to do about the restaurant downstairs that's stinking up your apartment (NYT)
Sanity-saving tricks for labeling your boxes the next time you move (Apartment Therapy)
A Park Slope bathroom overhaul, how to sublet like a pro, and more Read More
August 21, 2015 - 11:30 AM
Now this is how you renovate an aging 1920s-style bathroom (Sweeten)
How to avoid any disasters when you sublet your place (Apartment Therapy)
