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Panoramic view of New York City from behind of a wet window with the focus in the water drops on the glass. In background the blurred image of the city suggest a typical autumn day.

10 questions to ask if you’re a prospective buyer worried about climate change

… Buying an apartment in New York is already more expensive … and complicated than many other cities Now climate change has the power to make that process even more of a … on upgrades to their buildings to comply with Local Law 97 a rule that caps carbon emissions for NYC buildings …

By Celia Young |September 19, 2023 - 4:00PM

Renovation

Here's how you can get help paying for upgrades to protect your home from extreme weather

By Celia Young |September 13, 2023 - 2:30PM

Products + Services

How to tell if your apartment has mold—and how to get rid of it

By Mimi OConnor |September 7, 2023 - 12:30PM

Buy

Why you should consider a building's climate disaster risk when buying in NYC

By Celia Young |September 5, 2023 - 1:30PM

Renovation

Renter beware: Why asking about flooding and mold is an apartment-hunter's responsibility

By Jennifer White Karp |August 1, 2023 - 10:30AM

The Search

What your landlord has to tell you about your apartment’s flood history

By Celia Young |July 19, 2023 - 12:56PM

Neighborhood Intel

I lived in a Brooklyn Heights garden-floor apartment for nearly 20 years—it's not like living in a basement

… the perks his family enjoyed like outdoor space and privacy Many gardenfloor apartments are only slightly below … then the market was pretty bad so the owner was open to renting or selling the apartment When my wife and I went to … a neighbor complained the owner sealed off the place Apparently it was done to code but to this day I think about how …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |June 5, 2023 - 3:30PM