What's the best shade of white to paint your NYC apartment if you're trying to sell?

… At first blush the idea of painting a room or two in your apartment might sound fun … I always consider how light moves through the space Pure bright whites can feel stark especially in city … hint of warmth while remaining crisp and bright as well as  Pure White SW 7005   and  Snowbound SW 7004  by Sherwin …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 28, 2025 - 10:30AM
Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… For countless budgetconscious renters in New York City temporary walls have long offered a … be hard to meet the stringent  income requirements  that landlords have for living here if youre shouldering the rent … offer more privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls

Renting in New York City always causes sticker shock … wall can change an apartments layout you or your landlord may need to get a permit from the Department of … is maybe According to Andrew Rudansky press secretary at NYCs Department of Buildings the DOB doesnt differentiate …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
My apartment really needs to be painted. How can I get my landlord to do it?

… … New York City landlords are required to  repaint or recover  their … to the citys Housing Maintenance Code This applies to rental buildings and sublets in coop and condo buildings But … on your walls Editors Note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions A previous version of this post ran in …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 18, 2024 - 1:30PM