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Renovation
Want the look of a wood-burning fire in your NYC apartment? Consider an electric or bio-fuel fireplace
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 20, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Troubleshooting
How do I get a pigeon to stay off the window sill of my NYC apartment?
By Celia Young |September 24, 2024 - 2:30PM
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The Search
We asked NYC’s chatbot our real estate questions. Here’s what it got wrong
By Celia Young |April 12, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Products + Services
Looking to upgrade your NYC co-op or condo building's laundry room? Here are 6 ways to do that
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 5, 2023 - 3:30PM
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Troubleshooting
The basement in our rental floods often and I’d like to test the air quality. What’s the best way to do this?
By Emily Myers |June 23, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
Do I need a landlord's permission to install a smart lock on my apartment's front door?

… … Smart locks add extra security to your apartment and allow remote access to building staff cleaning … you have to provide your landlord with a way to access your apartment Yes because they might need to enter your apartment in case of an emergency for example if theres a …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 28, 2022 - 1:00PM
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Design + Architecture
5 interior design apps to help you decorate your NYC apartment
By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 5, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Products + Test-drives
5 smart hubs for your NYC apartment from Google, Amazon, Apple, and more
By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 1, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Products + Test-drives
The apps you need to make your life easier in NYC

… limited capacity so you might have a harder time scoring tickets If youre looking to attend a free event in NYC 1iota gets you tickets to talk show tapings live recordings and other free … in especially locallyowned restaurants that could use your support Theres a ton of food delivery apps out there …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 28, 2021 - 12:30PM
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Products + Services
6 waterproof storage solutions to protect your stuff from flood damage
By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 7, 2021 - 1:30PM