How to warm up your chilly NYC apartment: Brick Underground's best advice

… do if your apartment is not warm enough We also have advice for specific scenarios for example the new landlord of your … online  or use the app  311Mobile  Hearingimpaired tenants can register complaints via a Touchtone Device for … on several factors from the age landmark status and board rules of your building to its electrical capacity ceiling …

By Brick Underground |November 18, 2025 - 1:00PM
6 things you really need to know about your NYC radiators

… Zaid Matalka an engineer at  PA Collins PE  Steam systems generally operate at 212 Fahrenheit or 100 Celsius  …

By Brick Underground |October 27, 2025 - 2:00PM
No heat in your NYC apartment or radiator too hot? Here's what you can do

… the temperature drops below 55 degrees your  buildings heat is supposed to be on Making your apartment a comfortable … through an uninsulated basement  If you want to see exactly how much power an electrical appliance is pulling theres smart …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 17, 2025 - 9:30AM
Get ready for Brick Underground’s favorite stories of 2024: Holiday week edition

… Merry Christmas to those who celebrate Were taking some time off this … our most popular and instructive stories of 2024 including how to  negotiate a rent increase  at lease renewal time … the best questions to ask a potential roommate  and much much more And for those of you who have not yet tipped …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 9:30AM
'Tis the season: What to consider if you’re selling this winter

… The winter months arent typically the prime time to sell your New York City apartment The longaccepted guidance is to wait to list until … or want to sell right away There can be some upsides to selling nownamely your home will be one of the few on the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 18, 2024 - 9:45AM