products & technology

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

Closeup of one pigeon sitting on windowsill of brick building window in Brooklyn, NYC

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

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

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

Roommates + Landlords

Do I need a landlord's permission to install a smart lock on my apartment's front door?

… people and even your friends when youre away But as a renter there are always things to consider before you make … your place First before you invest in one reach out to your landlord to get approval Thats because some landlords might … he says Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 28, 2022 - 1:00PM

Design + Architecture

5 interior design apps to help you decorate your NYC apartment

… Do you need help decorating your New York City apartment Or are you moving and having trouble picking out new furniture … version of the article was published in March 2021 We are presenting it again with updated information for April 2022 Most of these apps and sites are free but you do have to pay if you agree to be connected …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 5, 2022 - 1:30PM