windows

Renovation

What repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for, and what do buildings take care of?

By Brick Underground |August 26, 2025 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

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

By Jennifer White Karp |March 10, 2025 - 9:30AM

The Search

I’ve lived in an illegal, windowless bedroom for the past year. Here’s why I stayed

… room really cuts me off from the outside world I dont have access to sunlight or fresh air unless I open my door And …

By Celia Young |February 21, 2025 - 9:30AM

Traditional apartment buildings in New York City, circa 2019, building with scaffolding outside of it.

Roommates + Landlords

No heat and pests galore: The top 5 NYC renter complaints of 2024 and how to fix them

… On one of the coldest days this winter I attempted to take a shower I say attempted because after enduring five minutes of … can report pests to 311 but you also may want to take some protective measures yourself Run your faucets twice a week …

By Celia Young |January 27, 2025 - 10:45AM

Closeup of one pigeon sitting on windowsill of brick building window in Brooklyn, NYC

Troubleshooting

How do I get a pigeon to stay off the window sill of my NYC apartment?

By Celia Young |September 24, 2024 - 2:30PM

glass partition separate living space and entrance hall in new renovated apartment. glass door in empty room with modern interior. concept of apartment with smart solution for space organization

The Search

Isn't there supposed to be a real bedroom window in my NYC apartment?

… … In short No Under New York Citys Housing Maintenance Code apartment bedrooms are required to have windows that open to the … cant simply slap a window on a home office and call it a bedroom Interior windows cannot be used to meet the natural …

By Celia Young |April 10, 2024 - 4:45PM