You landed an apartment with a washer and dryer! Here's how to maintain them

… in my rental is on the second floor and the duct snakes about 25 feet with twists and turns to a vent on the roof The cost for cleaning was $250 and it only took about 20 minutes Two workers brought a heavy duty vacuum and …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 22, 2026 - 12:30PM
13 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your co-op or condo

… with your dining table buffet or credenza but be less happy about you keeping your novelty couch Some brokers may even … kids are likely to come across it too  In the end its all about striking a balance and making your apartment more …

By Brick Underground |September 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
How to hire a cleaning service in NYC, plus tips for being a good client (trust us, it pays off)

… of New Yorks Little Elves Sometimes people dont care about the dirt they cant see or if they do they might not have the means to do anything about it whether in terms of their own time or the budget to … cleaningsthe thinking there is that people are particular about the products they like to use For deep cleaning and …

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

… to help Some require a walkthrough others rely on your description or current photos Pro tip Be transparent Brick …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 28, 2023 - 12:30PM
Our landlord says we have to keep our garbage in our apartment until pick up day. Is this a violation of any kind?

… closed Your landlord is also required to post a notice about the hours for trash collection says a Department of …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |July 26, 2022 - 1:30PM