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:
Ask Sam: If my apartment was illegally deregulated, how much money can I collect in overcharges?
April 7, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A recent court decision restricts how much money in damages tenants can collect.
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I'm renting out my NYC place as a furnished apartment. Should I take out more insurance?
April 5, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Most apartment insurance policies are voided if you sublet, our experts say, so you'll definitely need to update your coverage.
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I'm in contract on a NYC apartment. What kind of access can I get before I close?
March 29, 2021 - 09:30 AM
It's up to the seller's discretion, but traditionally buyers can make a few visits to an apartment while it is in contract. However, the Covid pandemic is making some sellers skittish.
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Ask Sam: My landlord is offering deals to new tenants. How can I get the same break?
March 24, 2021 - 09:30 AM
As more landlords are offering incentives to lure new tenants, existing tenants want to know how they can get a discount.
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We're moving into a new condo but the garage is not finished. Can we be reimbursed for parking expenses?
March 22, 2021 - 09:45 AM
Most of the time parking is considered a separate item from the apartment in a new development's offering plan, and is not guaranteed to be finished upon move-in time, explains real estate attorney Steven Kirkpatrick of Romer Debbas in a recent Brick Underground podcast. Another good reason to closely read these plans when you're considering a purchase.
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My partner and I are buying, but I won't be on the mortgage. What are the pros and cons of this plan?
March 15, 2021 - 12:30 PM
New Yorkers who are self-employed—whether they are small business owners or 1099 contractors—are having a harder time getting loans amid the economic disruption caused by the pandemic. So if your partner has a steadier job and income, it may be better for them to sign onto the mortgage alone.
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