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

Close up of a young Japanese woman using a laptop on a couch in the living room

The Search

We asked NYC’s chatbot our real estate questions. Here’s what it got wrong

… that landlords did not have to accept tenants who use rental assistance In another it said buildings dont have to … and living rooms Landlords are responsible for providing heating equipment that is capable of maintaining these temperatures …

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?

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 to fit your new space Hiring an interior designer may be out of your budget so consider an app that … Design 3D help you virtually plan and decorate your room or apartment choose paint colors and order furniture and decor …

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