Alanna Schubach

Renovation won't drive up your maintenance, but other factors, like the salaries of building staff, amenities, property taxes, and more, all could.

There's more opportunity for discounts on new development condos in Manhattan, but more choices—and square footage—in Brooklyn.

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order extending eviction relief for residential tenants through the end of the year, but it doesn’t apply to everyone. To qualify, renters have to affirm they can’t make rent payments due to “substantial loss of household income,” a layoff, or expensive out-of-pocket medical bills, along with meeting a number of other financial requirements. Tenants must give a declaration form to their landlord specifying all this in order to be protected from eviction until December 31st.

We were asked by the owners of our new rental to get $1 million in liability insurance coverage—which surprisingly only added $30 to our annual premium. What's the catch here? How are we (or the owners) protected by this? How does liability insurance for a rental work?

In the early months of the crisis, many NYC buildings imposed tight restrictions on guests, and if they are reinstated, you could face major challenges in continuing with your learning pod. 

Waiving this contingency comes with the risk that you'll have to make up the shortfall if your new house is appraised for lower than its sales price.