How to Guides

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 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. Some neighbors...

So you have a lovely dog in your apartment, but your neighbors are often complaining about the barking of your dog. Or, your neighbors don’t like the fact that your pet cat always ventures into your neighbor’s yard. Naturally,...

So you just moved to NYC and you’re here to stay. Finding an apartment in this crowded city is not an easy feat. Rents are usually pretty expensive and listing inventories move fast. It might be intimidating to you...

Cultivating bonds with your neighbors doesn’t require a lot of effort. All it takes is just be a simple smile, wave, or a “hello” to kickstart a meaningful relationship. Of course, also respect your neighbors’ feelings, and lend them...