health and safety

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Live
Does a co-op or condo smoking ban boost the value of your apartment?
By Phillip Pantuso |October 19, 2018 - 9:00AM
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Improve
How to tell if your electrical outlets are a fire hazard
By Virginia K. Smith |September 28, 2017 - 1:00PM
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Live
7 ways to keep cool in NYC without air conditioning
By Samantha Leffler |July 19, 2017 - 8:59AM
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Troubleshooting
Avoid coming home to a crisis: 9 tips for keeping your home safe while you're away
By Lucy Cohen Blatter |July 13, 2017 - 1:30PM
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Improve
Read this before you install your A/C unit this weekend
By Virginia K. Smith |May 19, 2017 - 9:59AM
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Troubleshooting
The tragic backstories behind 5 major NYC safety laws
By Virginia K. Smith |January 24, 2017 - 12:59PM
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Troubleshooting
Safety first: 5 things to know if the worst-case scenario happens to your building
By Virginia K. Smith |June 16, 2016 - 3:59PM
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Vacation Rentals
How to stay safe when Airbnb-ing abroad (or really anywhere outside NYC)

… Despite the fact that its frustratingly cold again for spring summer vacation season is … on their website If youre traveling abroad take the contact information of the local US consulate with you … want says Shapiro Once you book a reservation youll get the contact information … You Might Also Like … …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 8, 2016 - 1:59PM
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Troubleshooting
Despite regulations, cases of lead paint poisoning persist in NYC
By Alanna Schubach |April 1, 2016 - 12:59PM
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Rent
Three tricks to make sure a new development rental is legit (and not a "death trap")
By Virginia K. Smith |March 29, 2016 - 9:59AM