If you are renting in New York City, or anywhere for that matter, it is important to be knowledgeable of the local laws that affect you. 1. Laws Regarding Subletting Your Apartment Generally speaking, when you are renting in New York City you are not allowed to sublet or sublease your apartment unless it is […]
· Oct 7, 2009
Eating out is expensive, but we all love to do it. Here are some great tips to save money when eating out. 1 – Make it a Weekday Date Many restaurants offer specials deals, or feature coupons for dining during the week. This usually means Monday through Thursday, though if you look hard enough, you […]
· Oct 6, 2009
Wherever you live, apartment safety should be a top priority, but when you have a sliding glass door, sliding door security should be at the top of that list. Here are some sliding door security tips to keep yourself, and your apartment safe. New Locks Some sliding doors simply lock with a lever, but others […]
· Oct 4, 2009
Getting rid of a smoke smell when you move into a new apartment, or after guests leave, is a top priority for any non-smoker. How to eliminate the cigarette smoke smell is the question. Here are some simple and effective methods to get rid of the smell. 1 – Clean With Vinegar Cigarette smoke seeps […]
· Oct 1, 2009
If you have a late rent payment, or can’t pay your rent at all, it may be time to consider rent assistance. There are different programs available to U.S. citizens that can provide assistance in these tough economic times. Public Housing Program The Public Housing Program is offered through HUD (Department of Housing and Urban […]
· Sep 30, 2009
Just because you live in an apartment, does not necessarily mean that you don’t love nature and plants. The are many plants for apartments that are both low maintenance for your busy life style, and satisfactory for your green thumb. 1 – Peace Lilies Peace lilies are inexpensive, low maintenance, easy to care for, and […]
· Sep 28, 2009
Closet organization is critical when living in a small space, apartment, or really anywhere with limited closet space. Here are some easy closet organization strategies to help maximize your minimum closet space. 1 – The Over-the-Door Hanging Shoe Rack Cheap, easy, and completely worthwhile is a hanging show rack. Usually made of plastic or vinyl, […]
· Sep 26, 2009
Unless you are an interior designer, bedroom decor ideas may not come easy. Choosing accessories, colors, bedding and furniture can seem completely overwhelming. It is often very helpful to choose a theme for decorating your bedroom; a theme will help guide you through the design process. Here are some great ideas. A Cottage Retreat for […]
· Sep 25, 2009
People native to New York City simply refer to it as the City, but that can be confusing. The New York City borough that they are referring to is really Manhattan. New York City, however, is comprised of 5 boroughs. Each borough is different, and it is important to choose the one that is right […]
· Sep 24, 2009
Rent control in New York City can be a tricky thing. Rent controlled apartments are often confused with rent stabilized apartments, and many people don’t really know what either of these terms means. People simply associate them with lower rent, which is a hot commodity in NYC apartment rentals. Rent Controlled Apartments A rent controlled […]
· Sep 23, 2009