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New York City can get hot, sometimes excruciatingly so, during the warm summer months. New Yorkers looking to escape the heat often rely on window air conditioning units to keep temperatures moderately cool in their apartments. However, window air...

New York City boasts plenty of high-rise buildings. But the elevator makes the city’s iconic skyscrapers possible. Elevators are so ubiquitous (there are over 70,000 in New York City) but many residents are unfamiliar with the rich history behind...

Asbestos is one of those things that many people hear about but don’t really understand. People know that older buildings seem to have a lot of asbestos, they know that the material can cause health problems, and they know...

Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust have created health hazards for young children and adults for over a century. However, lead exposure only became apparent in the 1970s. It is illegal to build a home and use lead-based paint, yet...

New York City tenants consistently look for an apartment with large windows and copious amounts of natural light. However, families with small children must take extra precautions to keep them safe around windows. Small children can occasionally fall out...

One of the best, and rarest, appliances in New York City is the dishwasher. Making life incredibly convenient for those who don’t have time or helping those who simply hate to wash dishes, these marvelous machines can be the...