Signs that a NYC basement apartment is a safe and legal rental

When Hurricane Ida blew through New York City in September 2021 … for living Bringing more basement apartments up to code is part of Mayor Eric Adamss City of Yes citywide rezoning … kitchen that isnt fully functionalfor example when the place to cook is merely a hotplate on a table Extension …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 11, 2026 - 2:30PM
What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?

… lease an agreement that has similarities to a lease in a rental building  In addition for NYC renters theres a set of … under the warranty of habitability  … Electric wires steam risers and your front door … If youre using the rule … and run from floor to ceiling to release steam from the boiler The maintenance and repair of these risers is a coop …

By Brick Underground |August 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
What to know about upgrading the windows in your NYC apartment or townhouse

… At the risk of understatement replacing windows in a New York City apartment or brownstone is a big … and for boards about to embark on a buildingwide windowreplacement project  Brick delves into the pros and cons and … and installs customdesigned windows and doors for residential projects and historic renovations says the norm …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 23, 2023 - 2:30PM