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:
What NYC homeowners need to know about updating their plumbing
June 7, 2018 - 13:00 PM
The complexity of replacing or repairing aging systems in the close quarters of an NYC apartment often makes plumbing upgrades one of the more expensive line items of a major project.
Read More Ask Sam: Am I rent-stabilized if I live in a 421-g building in the Financial District?
June 6, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Read More Our renovation was done badly. What do I need to do before I sell?
June 4, 2018 - 12:00 PM
A few years ago we attempted a major renovation of our co-op. Unfortunately, we chose the wrong contractor and ended up with a number of poorly done projects.
Read More My landlord wants me to become the superintendent. What do I need to know?
June 1, 2018 - 09:00 AM
If your building has nine or more apartments, it's required to have a dedicated super living there or nearby.
Read More My landlord wants to keep me from opening my window all summer. Is this legal?
May 21, 2018 - 12:00 PM
We asked the experts.
Read More A radiator leak ruined the floor in my co-op. Who's responsible for repairs?
May 14, 2018 - 09:00 AM
Hopefully your insurance has got you covered.
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