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Roommates + Landlords
Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

…   offer more privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other hand freestanding … to temporary pressurized walls According to Adam Stone a real estate attorney at The Stone Law Firm who also manages …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
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Renovation
Turn one room into two: The insider's guide to temporary pressurized walls
By Evelyn Battaglia |May 27, 2025 - 10:30AM
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Small Projects + DIY
My apartment really needs to be painted. How can I get my landlord to do it?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 18, 2024 - 1:30PM
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Small Projects + DIY
What's the best shade of white to paint your NYC apartment if you're trying to sell?
By Mimi OConnor |November 6, 2023 - 9:45AM
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Troubleshooting
The basement in our rental floods often and I’d like to test the air quality. What’s the best way to do this?
By Emily Myers |June 23, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Small Projects + DIY
Chic and lease friendly: 6 sites to shop for peel-and-stick wallpaper for your NYC rental
By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 3, 2022 - 2:30PM
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Products + Services
Want to try wallpaper in your NYC apartment or brownstone? Here's what you need to know

… or brownstone beyond a fresh coat of paint Thats understandablespending more time at home may have you craving … even more costly A hemp version by Obsidian in either white or gray sells for $499 a roll at CB2   Vinyl is the easiest to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Small Projects + DIY
How much will it cost to paint my NYC apartment?

… engaging in home renovation projects says Karen Kostiw an agent at Coldwell Banker Warburg  This is causing a shortage … have to factor in the cost of labor which can vary wildly How do you cut through the rigamarole and know which … well as brokers designers and contractors that you know for referrals Just dont expect all painters to have …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 10, 2022 - 3:00PM