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:
I want to move out of my rent-stabilized apartment. Can I get a buyout?
August 13, 2018 - 10:00 AM
The fact that you're subletting may make it harder to negotiate with your landlord.
Read More Ask Sam: What are the rules for succession in Mitchell-Lama housing?
August 8, 2018 - 10:00 AM
The rules for succession in a Mitchell-Lama apartment are similar to those in rent-stabilized ones.
Read More What exactly does an architect do—and why do I need one for my renovation?
August 2, 2018 - 14:00 PM
Even if you have an eye for design, you’ll find that an architect is indispensable to the process.
Read More Should we limit the number of rentals in our building if we want banks to lend to prospective buyers?
July 30, 2018 - 10:00 AM
A high percentage of rentals could scare lenders—and buyers—away.
Read More What kinds of damage are covered by apartment insurance, and what are covered by building insurance?
July 23, 2018 - 10:00 AM
In most cases, you cover what's inside your apartment, while the building covers what's outside it.
Read More Ask Sam: I’m rent-stabilized. If my landlord moves me to another apartment, can I keep my status?
July 18, 2018 - 10:00 AM
If you decide to go along with your landlord's proposal, get all the terms of the relocation in writing.
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