13 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your co-op or condo

… First impressions are everything when it comes to selling your New York City condo or coop  Apartment buyers are likely to visit both new condos and … who have the money to create pristine model apartmentYou cannot afford to let a resale apartment come across as a dud …

By Brick Underground |September 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
You landed an apartment with your own washer and dryer! Here's how to maintain them

… very own washer and dryer Cue The Jeffersons theme song and do a happy dance because you wont be hanging out in a … own laundry machines before you may be surprised by just how much maintenance is required Read on to know what you … regular detergent is too sudsy and will leave behind soap scum Skip the fabric softener tooit leaves too much residue …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 22, 2024 - 9:30AM
How to hire a cleaning service in NYC, plus tips for being a good client (trust us, it pays off)

… does a stellar job and wont break the bankand can handle a deeper clean whenever thats needed Read Bricks guide for a … to keep both parties happyand your place looking its best  … How to find a reputable company … Doing a Google … … cleaning … pricing … How to hire a cleaning service in NYC plus tips for being a good client trust us it pays off …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 8, 2023 - 10:00AM
A New Yorker’s guide to getting your apartment or brownstone cleaned

… dirt got you down It can be hard to stay on top of these household culpritsespecially in New York City where urban grime has a way of getting inside our often cramped apartments not to mention sprawling penthouses and … in NYC says Sabrina Fierman founder of fullservice cleaning company  New Yorks Little Elves So many people dont know how …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2023 - 12:30PM
How to check your NYC apartment building's ratings—or rate your own place

When youre searching for an apartment in New York Citys  … rental market  doing your homework on a new place is more important than ever Take it from us Doing research on a building before you sign the lease means you are more likely to avoid a bad situation …

By Emily Myers |July 10, 2023 - 12:30PM