Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast

… about some problem in our new Brooklyn townhouse rental Messages prefaced by timid timewasting phrases like sorry to … reduced our email thread about a repair down to two messages a new record One from me in which I state the … plainly in the subject line or at the very top of your text message Everyone is overwhelmed with communication these …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 17, 2021 - 12:30PM
A home-inspection checklist if you're buying a NYC condo or co-op

… of mind says closing attorney Adam Stone of  The Stone Law Firm Then theres the fear factor fed by news reports like … building says no Im suspicious Lee says The question of access to the common areas should be sorted out before the …

By Marjorie Cohen |September 21, 2021 - 4:30PM
My neighbor's bathroom leaks and damages my wall. How do I get this fixed permanently?

… … If you live in a coop or condo your board is legally obligated to … repair  Youll have to do some work to motivate your building management to take action Creating a paper trail is … get this permanently fixed Should I be worried about mold … Live … Neighbors … Ask an Expert … bathroom … building

By Alanna Schubach |February 16, 2021 - 1:30PM