After my bathroom ceiling collapsed, I got my landlord to cover a hotel stay. Here's what I did

… Stories features firstperson accounts of dramatic reallife NYC real estate experiences … Eff this noise … One morning … roommate that I was going to take a shower and she used the bathroom first Then I heard a knock on my bedroom door … of habitability Your landlord has to comply with the NYC Housing and Maintenance Code which guarantees you heat …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2023 - 9:30AM
Need help with soundproofing your NYC apartment? Here’s Brick’s best advice

… you own your place you have more options when it comes to soundproofing because you can make structural changes and … We rounded up Brick Undergrounds best advice and ideas for soundproofing apartments in New York City Read on for some … some peace and relative quiet in this noisy city … Adding soundproofing to ceilings … Ned Shatzer is the founder of …

By Emily Myers |January 6, 2022 - 9:30AM
How to pick the right lighting for your NYC apartment if you're selling or renovating

… in your New York City apartment or brownstone you can do just that The right fixture or LED bulb can instantly … taking it from drab to dazzlingand without you having to do major work  Using the best lighting is key for sellers … leave these and all the other pricey fixtures  And if you live in a Brooklyn brownstone youll want to add wow factor …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2021 - 9:30AM
Want to raise a dropped ceiling and remove recessed lighting in your NYC apartment? Here's what you need to know

… in your New York City apartment leaving you feeling down and out These are alltoocommon features in NYC … stature dropped ceilings are synonymous with recessed aka down lighting since you might bop your head on anything that … beams cant be exposed  … This is no doubt the case if you live in a multiunit building to be compliant with the NYC …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 15, 2021 - 9:30AM
Dear Ms. Demeanor: My bathroom ceiling collapsed three times from flooding caused by my upstairs neighbor. What should I do?

… is the new voice of reason behind Ms Demeanor She has lived in her Upper East Side coop for the past 20 years and … that she gladly shares with all who askand some who do not Have something that needs sorting out Drop her  an … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … I live downstairs from a woman who routinely forgets to turn …

By Dianne Ackerman |February 28, 2020 - 1:00PM
Would you rent this four-bedroom Clinton Hill apartment, for $4,000?

… When you search for a rental apartment on a listings site dont expect all of your … Listing agents are being aspirational when they market apartmentsand you as an apartment hunter need to be aware of …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 19, 2020 - 2:30PM