Hard-won survival tips for renters, an arcade-themed apartment ruins a romance, and more

Useful wisdom plus a checklist from a veteran renter (hint: give the front door a very careful inspection before you sign off on anything) (The Billfold)

Some decorating advice: if you want your relationship to stay intact, maybe don't turn your apartment into a full-on arcade (NYDN)

Angling for a pedestrian plaza in your hood? You can learn a lot from the folks in Philly (StreetsBlog)

​Waterfront co-op and condo buildings may want to set up those flood barriers before the next major storm (Habitat Magazine)

Want to live on "Do The Right Thing Way" in Brooklyn? Now you can! (Vibe)

The Crown Heights Tenant Union is planning a march this weekend, hoping for a rent freeze (Brownstoner)

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