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Would you rather live next door to a professional musician or a part-time party animal?
By Mayra David
June 26, 2013 - 08:55 AM
Which neighbor would you rather share a wall with: A professional musician who practices daily or a monthly bringing-down-the-house kind of party?
And our informal BrickUnderground survey says....
Professional musician: "I used to live above a professional musician. He was the musical director for an off-Broadway show, so he was asleep most mornings, gone all night and only played in the middle of the day. So I only heard him occasionally during the week and on some weekend mornings. I really liked waking up to his awesome piano playing. It wasn’t intrusive at all." -Alden, Park Slope
Read More Room For Improvement: Fantasizing about more interesting walls, new bathroom tile and just a little bit of green space Read More
By Mayra David
June 19, 2013 - 12:52 PM
Better bathrooms, more art, and how about a whole other apartment. Five New Yorkers share their home improvement fantasies!
NYC Renovation Chronicles: The quest for a home office begins
By Mayra David
June 19, 2013 - 08:58 AM
One of the joys of home ownership is being able to dream up home projects that may not necessarily have to end in one of the following kill-joy realities:
Read More Would you rather have a city, park or river view? Read More
By Mayra David
June 12, 2013 - 12:50 PM
It goes without saying that most (if not all) New Yorkers appreciate a nice view--especially since so many of us stare out at airshafts and brick walls. For this edition of "Would You Rather," we decided to find out the kinds of views New Yorkers covet most--city, park or river "vu"?
NYC Renovation Chronicles: Where to find inspiration that actually works in a NYC apartment
By Mayra David
June 5, 2013 - 08:56 AM
Today marks the re-boot of NYC Renovation Chronicles, a bi-weekly column focused (obviously) on renovation, NYC style. Helmed in the past by an architect, a kitchen and bath designer, and a general contractor, the column's new steward is co-op renovator, real estate porn addict and Harlem resident Mayra David. She'll focus on what it's like to DIY or HSI (= Hire Someone Instead) in NYC.
Read More Room For Improvement: Let there be light, soundproof windows and walk-in closets Read More
By Mayra David
June 3, 2013 - 14:21 PM
Fresh air, fresh appliances, and every woman’s dream. Five New Yorkers spill their home-improvement desires.