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They Rescued a Teardown and Raised the Roof
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (402+ words) A visual diary by Design Editor Wendy Goodman. Most people could have torn it down," Al Ravitz says of the 1929 country house he shares with his wife, Sue Ravitz. The property, which sits on three and a half acres in…...
Is It a Terrible Idea to Renovate the Kitchen of My Rent-Stabilized Apartment?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (863+ words) Curbed Every product is independently selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Advice on navigating the wilds of the New York City housing market. Welcome to "Apartment Department," Curbed's advice column by…...
Where Have All the Normal Windows Gone?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (102+ words) Single or double-hung windows were once the norm. But now new builds often come with casement or tilt-and-turn windows that don't come with screens. People across New York City are suffering quietly. "They're more beautiful, expansive, and visually arresting than…...
The Best Home-Cleaning Services in NYC 2024
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (491+ words) The Best Home-Cleaning Services in New York'Curbed Every product is independently selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. For Cleaning Up the Mess of a Home Renovation Home Solutions by Dafny Jimenez,…...
Is It Wrong to Love a Toilet This Much?
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (140+ words) Advice on navigating the wilds of the New York City housing market. Welcome to "Apartment Department," Curbed's new advice column by Clio Chang. Join us every other Wednesday for questions about making peace with noisy-sex neighbors, the nuances of roommate…...