Secret gardens: The plants and insects that inhabit NYC's green roofs

… Partridge the director of conservation and science at NYC Audubon But then you install these green spaces and they … up providing this habitat that would otherwise not be there NYC Audubon monitors a handful of green roofs on commercial … a list of some of the coolest flora and fauna to flock to NYC … Migratory birds … Partridges favorite birds to spot on …

By Celia Young |August 21, 2023 - 3:52PM
How I once turned an illegal Brooklyn roof deck into my garden oasis

… A previous version of this post was published in March 2019 We are presenting it again in case you missed it … Just … out relatively small but the photos tell a different story It appears my collection was always kind of … plants with the hose  The roof was so big that I had different zones A little seating area in the corner a larger …

By Mimi OConnor |August 1, 2023 - 2:00PM
Advice for weatherproofing your NYC apartment or brownstone against leaks and flooding

… so will depend on the type of housing you have Even if you arent in a position to renovate it is worth keeping in mind … An earlier version of this post was published in September 2021 We are presenting it again as part of our winter  Best … implement barriers that go above and beyond the current code requirements for weatherproofing Here are some …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 30, 2021 - 12:30PM
How do I get the landlord to turn our roof into a comfortable space to hang out?

… it comes to making the building more appealing to future rentersyou may be able to persuade him  You are on the right … desirable which creates a stronger demand for the owners rentals in the marketplace with less turnover and possibly higher rents going forward  T rouble at home Get your NYC …

By Alanna Schubach |June 1, 2021 - 1:30PM