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Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: What's a 'major capital improvement,' and does it really mean my landlord can raise the rent?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 19, 2020 - 10:00AM

Live

Brick Underground’s best advice on holiday tipping in NYC buildings

By Brick Underground |December 19, 2019 - 9:00AM

Rent

Ask Sam: Can I get evicted because of my neighbors' noise complaints?

… Of course youd rather not end up in court at all so your best bet is to try to come up with a practical compromise … far easier for them to be evicted for noise than it is for renters Depending on the language in your proprietary lease … the legally permitted decibels youre likely entitled to a rent abatement One option is to bring an HP action to court …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 10, 2019 - 10:00AM

Improve

I want to break my lease because of a noisy NYC neighbor. What are my options?

By Nikki M. Mascali |March 28, 2019 - 12:00PM

Live

How to prepare for your building's elevator shutdown

By Phillip Pantuso |January 24, 2019 - 9:00AM

Live

Dear Ms. Demeanor: My doorman is having an affair with my neighbor. How do I stay cool when I see them?

By Dianne Ackerman |December 21, 2018 - 5:00PM

Live

How much should you tip for the holidays? Take our poll and find out

By Brick Underground |November 26, 2018 - 2:00PM

Live

Packages are going missing from my building's lobby. What can I do?

By Alanna Schubach |October 29, 2018 - 10:00AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Can my landlord make me pay his legal fees?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |June 20, 2018 - 3:00PM

Renovation

4 common brownstone leaks—and how we (mostly) fixed them

… Longtime New Yorkers Angela Tiffin and Andrew Nichols bought … locate the exact problem spot Until then we just have to live with this in our bedroom Yay Before taping this plastic … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline … Live … Troubleshooting … Improve … Small Projects + DIY … …

By Angela Tiffin |May 17, 2018 - 3:00PM