Ask an expert: Who pays when a break-in is your super’s fault?
Is your building responsible when negligence lead to your stuff getting jacked? Real estate experts weigh in. BY TERI KARUSH ROGERS / BRICKUNDERGROUND.COM TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012, 4:35 PM PATTI...
View Article10 things to consider before buying a brownstone
by Leonora Desar | 4/16/13 – 8:55 AM Photo Credit / lusterbr We’ve already touched on some of the considerations when buying an apartment IN a brownstone – issues such as noise (since brownstones...
View ArticleAsk an Expert: Tips for buying the right one-bedroom apartment as an investor
I want to buy a one-bedroom apartment as an investment and rent it out. What should I look for as far as type of building, layout, location, carrying costs etc.? Any other advice? There is much to...
View ArticleMy apartment building flooded during Sandy. Should I still be worried about...
by Tracy Kaler | 1/10/13 – 9:51 AM It’s been more than two months since Sandy flooded many NYC neighborhoods and buildings, yet some apartment dwellers continue to worry about the possibility of mold....
View ArticleAsk an expert: Is it normal for a building to require insurance for deliveries?
Want that couch? You better check if your apartment requires a retailer and delivery service to document that they have insurance. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012, 5:29 PM BY TERI KARUSH ROGERS /...
View ArticleKnowing What’s Covered With Renters Insurance A Good Policy
07/09/2012 06:30 AM By: Jill Urban While choosing to have renters insurance is a smart option for any urban dweller, it’s also important to make sure you have the right coverage should you need it....
View ArticleAsk an expert: Can my co-op ban my daughter from the roof deck?
A reader’s daughter threw a party while she was out of down and caused damage. Experts weigh in on how much money the co-op can charge for damages to the building. BY TERI KARUSH ROGERS /...
View ArticleIt’s Hurricane Season Again. Here’s What You Need to Know About Apartment...
October marks the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, which left thousands of New York City apartment dwellers in the dark for days, displaced many for weeks or months, and instantly made flood...
View ArticleAsk an Expert: Is My Contractor Overcharging Me for Insurance?
Q. I’m just beginning to get bids for a large renovation project. The bids of the first three contractors are around the same amount overall, but there’s an incredible discrepancy regarding insurance....
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