Virginia K. Smith
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BBQ season is here: Find out what mishaps your insurance will cover Read More
June 20, 2014 - 08:59 AM
If you're lucky enough to have an outdoor space to call your own—be it a rooftop, backyard, even a spacious stoop—you're almost morally obligated to take on some summer hosting duties. But aside from the mess and the cost of buying friends an afternoon's worth of hot dogs and beer, playing host can come with its own set of potential liabilities.
With Hudson Yards construction in full swing, is Hell's Kitchen an even better buy now?
June 19, 2014 - 14:30 PM
Hell's Kitchen, Hudson Yards Apartments: Get A Good Deal
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Got $2,000? What you'll get across NYC
June 19, 2014 - 11:59 AM
Looking for a rental in New York that's $2,000 or under? If you're looking in Manhattan (and most of Brooklyn) you'll find a lot of studios and one-bedrooms, but move further out to Queens, Staten Island, and even Sunset Park, and you can still score a family-sized home, complete with backyard.
New to the NYC renting game? 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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A victory for renters who use Airbnb, ousting shoddy property managers, and more Read More
June 19, 2014 - 10:59 AM
You can't be evicted for Airbnb-ing your rental, says a Manhattan judge (NYP)
My new apartment's infested! My broker should refund his fee and help me find a new place, right?
June 19, 2014 - 09:59 AM
Real Estate Broker Ethics, Getting A Refund
We often receive emails from readers asking for help in navigating their own real estate crises. In Realty Bites, we try to get them answers.
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Ditch the delivery dead zone, all hail crumbly brick walls, and more Read More
June 18, 2014 - 10:59 AM
Worth considering when eyeing a new 'hood: is there a delivery dead zone like there is on the Upper West Side? (West Side Rag)
A compelling argument that your shabby brick walls are perfect just the way they are (Apartment Therapy)
