Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… temporary walls   offer more privacy these additions are not allowed in many NYC rental buildings On the other … of classmates and colleagues The Agency will charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent versus the usual … higher cost of the special hinges right now but might be worth it for the added privacy Removal is free during the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
How I furnished my NYC apartment for (nearly) free and how you can too

… … Try Facebook Marketplace Craigslist and other resale sites … Earlier this year I became fixated on finding a … just complete one clear mission redecorate  A month into my search I thought I found my dream dresser a blue wooden … find free furniture in the city So dont be shy about your search post on social media and enlist everyone even your …

By Celia Young |July 31, 2024 - 2:30PM
5 ways to allergy-proof your NYC apartment

… clean … Its called spring cleaning for a reason The Mayo Clinic recommends washing your sheets pillowcases and … any pollen in the air said Dr Clifford Bassett a practitioner at Schweiger Dermatology Group and the author … wash your rugs if you canor ditch them altogether The Mayo Clinic recommends avoiding upholstered furniture So if you …

By Celia Young |April 29, 2024 - 12:30PM
What is considered a legal bedroom in NYC?

… Weve all heard the jokes and reallife tales of tiny living spaces and closetlike bedrooms in New York City but did you know that there are dimensions for what constitutes a legal bedroom in NYC  Size matters not just because you need …

By Brick Underground |February 3, 2022 - 12:30PM