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Yesterday we discussed the mechanics of how to tip your doormen, and answered: Is it better to tip in cash, checks, or gift cards? Our rental guide also mentions how much you should tip your doormen. Today we move...

What is the customary tip for your luxury high-rise doormen? or for that matter, your super, your porters, and housekeeper? Every other guide simply defers to the non-advice of "it depends." So we will try to be more concrete....

One of the best parts about living in an apartment during the winter is not having to worry about shoveling your driveway or yard. However, things aren’t always peaches and cream when it comes to living in an apartment...

Signing a new lease and finally getting all moved into your New York City apartment is a great feeling. However, nothing can ruin this feeling quite like loud music, bad smells, loud crashes, or yelling coming from your neighbors....

So you have a lovely dog in your apartment, but your neighbors frequently complain about the barking. Or, your neighbors don’t like the fact that your pet cat always ventures into their yard. Many renters enjoy having pets in...

So you just moved to New York City and you’re here to stay. Finding an apartment in this crowded city is not an easy feat. The city boasts an expensive and fast-paced real estate market. In some areas, the...