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:
Here’s how much it costs to renovate a two-bedroom condo in Gramercy
May 10, 2018 - 13:00 PM
Of course, with so many possibilities in how to design your home and how to spend your budget during major gut renovation, the question becomes where to focus your efforts, and which updates will go the farthest toward creating a beautiful, contemporary space.
Read More Ask Sam: How will the decision in the Altman case affect rent-stabilized tenants?
May 9, 2018 - 10:00 AM
If you're rent-stabilized, here's how the Altman decision may affect you (and your rent)
Read More I want to refinance my mortgage, but my appraisal seems low. What do I do?
May 7, 2018 - 13:00 PM
How to appeal your appraiser's decision if you suspect they've made a mistake.
Read More What should I do if my NYC house doesn't have a certificate of occupancy?
April 30, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Buyers should learn about a house's certificate of occupancy prior to closing. Here's what happens if you don't.
Read More I want to upgrade the HVAC in my apartment. What do I need to know?
April 26, 2018 - 13:00 PM
Updating your apartment’s HVAC system could be a worthwhile renovation, one that will mean more comfortable temperatures indoors and more efficient, quieter cooling systems.
Read More Ask Sam: Our landlord wants to switch our heat to a more expensive system. Can we get a rent reduction?
April 25, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Your landlord has to ask the state for permission to make these changes, and the agency may require a rent cut.
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