Virginia K. Smith
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A landmark win for Airbnb hosts? Not exactly Read More
June 30, 2014 - 11:59 AM
Last week, a state judge issued a seemingly precedent-setting ruling for New York City renters, finding that a Financial District tenant couldn't be evicted for subletting her place on Airbnb--or at least, that's how the New York Post reported the story.
How to handle noisy (and smelly) neighbors, a terrible new trend in rent hikes, and more Read More
June 30, 2014 - 10:59 AM
How to (politely) handle hard-partying and/or chain-smoking neighbors (NYT)
While we're talking etiquette, summer rentals can be a minefield (NYT)
The great outdoors: 6 terraces worthy of a garden party
June 27, 2014 - 14:30 PM
Terraces In NYC Apartments
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Life in a luxury Bushwick building, the cost of redoing your floors, and more
June 27, 2014 - 10:59 AM
What's it really like inside Bushwick's oft-maligned luxury building, Colony 1209, anyway? (Bushwick Daily via Brownstoner)
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The Bronx's seaside oasis: City Island
June 26, 2014 - 14:30 PM
City Island, The Bronx: What You Need To Know About Buying A Home
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What you'll get across NYC for $5,500 a month
June 26, 2014 - 11:59 AM
Got a lot of cash to throw at your rental, to the tune of $5,500 a month? You can net yourself a spacious spot in a townhouse, a luxury condo, and beyond, often with outdoor space, to boot.
Never rented in NYC before, or just a little rusty? Take a look at BrickUnderground’s handy How to Rent Guide. For added insight, check out our crash course on how to find an apartment, too.
Think you might need a guarantor? See if the landlord accepts Insurent, a guarantor solution from one of BrickUnderground’s partners.
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