Alanna Schubach
Contributing writer
Contributing editor Alanna Schubach has over a decade of experience as a New York City-based freelance journalist. She has written about real estate for Brick Underground, Mansion Global, and Barron's. She has also contributed features, essays, and op-eds to The Nation, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The Village Voice. She won a National Association of Real Estate Editors’ silver award in 2018 for her Ask an Expert column for Brick Underground. She is also a fiction writer and a creative writing teacher, and currently lives in Brooklyn.
Posts by Alanna Schubach:
New outdoor dining is opening behind our co-op. What can we do?
May 10, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Outdoor dining spaces has increased exponentially this year, and they can be a headache for New Yorkers who live above them and find themselves dealing with a host of new issues.
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Can residential buildings limit amenities to vaccinated residents?
May 3, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Restricting access to vaccinated people would violate human rights laws.
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Is my money safe in an escrow account?
April 26, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Cases of attorneys committing escrow fraud are extremely rare.
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Ask Sam: Is my landlord required to install a wheelchair ramp for accessibility?
April 21, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Tenants could also file a complaint with the NYC Commission on Human Rights to get an accommodation, but it’s better to attempt the process with their landlords before going this route.
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Can I get a lower insurance premium for staying with the same company?
April 19, 2021 - 12:30 PM
There are several ways to reduce your insurance premiums.
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Can I rent out bedrooms in my NYC townhouse to help pay my mortgage?
April 12, 2021 - 14:30 PM
Taking on roommates is an option, which means that anyone who comes to live in your townhouse has access not only to their own bedroom, but also to any common areas in the house.
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