You bought a NYC brownstone. How are you going to manage it?

… If you live in an apartment building you know how convenient it is to call the super when you need something fixed In a … The good news is that youre not alone As the saying goes it takes a village to keep things running smoothly so lean on … to break down boxes and take the bins to the curb if you arent living there yourself Among other things you always …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 4, 2025 - 11:00AM
How to warm up your chilly NYC apartment: Brick Underground's best advice

… and you feel like you live in a tropical locale Whether you rent or own when it comes to heat in your NYC apartment … do if your apartment is not warm enough We also have advice for specific scenarios for example the new landlord of your … 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

… get your management company or landlord to comply with the rules And read on for Brick Undergrounds cheat sheet on quieting a noisy … valve on each radiator to do it  There are two different kinds of steam radiator systems one pipe and two pipe …

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

… not something landlords can ignore Thats because New York Citys h eat season officially began October 1st and runs … the heating system you may be entitled to a break on your rent for the days you spent shivering since landlords under … consider getting an electric space heater but be sure to take the necessary safety precautions For example space …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 17, 2025 - 9:30AM