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How To Find Furniture For An Apartment On A Budget

May 10, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,

Did you find the perfect apartment in Brooklyn but realize you didn’t save to furnish your new place? That is not a problem. There are many ways to furnish your apartment, especially in Brooklyn, NY.  Below are ways you can find furniture for an apartment on a budget.  (PS Tina Fallon guest wrote a blog […]

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Did New Construction In Brooklyn Move in Next Door? Here is how to handle it.

May 10, 2023 ,,,,,,,,

Construction can be noisy and overall irritating, especially when you’re living right next to it. This is the case for most Brooklynites and New York City residents. On the bright side, there are actions you can take to block out the construction and keep your discomfort at a minimum during this time.  Collect All The […]

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5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health at Home

May 01, 2023 ,,,,,,,

May is Mental Health Awareness month, meaning it’s a great time to make your mental health a priority (it always should be but, you know, life). One of the biggest factors affecting your mental health is your living space – without a comfortable and safe place to hang your hat, it’s tough to maintain a […]

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5 Tips for Growing Your Own Balcony Garden

Apr 21, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,,

Living in Brooklyn, it’s considered a miracle if you get any shared outdoor space or a communal rooftop. It’s even more rare to have a private balcony or terrace, which means if you have one of those, it would be a sin not to take advantage of it. And no, fire escapes don’t count since […]

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Top 6 Suggestions For Hiring Movers When Moving In Brooklyn

Apr 18, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,,

Are you moving to Brooklyn, NY? Or maybe you’re already in Brooklyn but have found a new place. Packing and hauling all your belongings can be stressful, which is why many people who move and live in the big apple hire movers. We put together a few suggestions to keep in mind when hiring movers […]

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Sustainable Buildings Local Law 97 To Affect Brooklyn Buildings In 2024

Apr 18, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,

If your local Brooklyn apartment has not been making sustainability efforts, it’s time to call your landlord and building owners. Local law 97 (LL97), part of the city’s Climate Mobilization Act in 2019, states that buildings 25,000 square feet and larger must limit harmful energy emissions.  Buildings across NYC will need to comply with the […]

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What does it mean when an apartment listing says “net effective rent”?

Apr 18, 2023 ,,,,,,,,

You might find a listing that says “net effective rent” when searching for that perfect Brooklyn apartment. What does this mean? Is the price listed the price I pay? How is it calculated? We have all your answers below.  What is net effective rent? Before we explain the definition, let’s understand two other real estate […]

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To Ban or Not To Ban E-Bike Battery Storage

Mar 21, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,

This year alone, there have been more than 30 fires all around New York City due to faulty e-bike batteries, leaving landlords & management companies unsure on how to mitigate the potential risk. NYC lawmakers, too, are concerned about the safety of tenants across the five boroughs, banning the sale of non-certified batteries to reduce […]

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Top 7 Important To-Dos that Make Life Easier When NYC Apartment Hunting

Feb 21, 2023 ,,,,,,

Moving to New York City is super exciting – think of all the adventures you will have! What might be less exciting is NYC apartment hunting. But when you find the perfect place, it all seems just to fall into place. To make this part of the journey a little easier, Realty Collective has come […]

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Top New York City Interior Design Trends In 2023 For Apartments and Townhomes

Feb 21, 2023 ,,,,,,,,,

New York City is known for its unique and ever-changing interior design trends. As we move through 2023, NYC apartment and townhome owners can stay ahead of the game and keep their homes chic by incorporating some of the top interior design trends. This guide will provide an overview of New York City apartment designs […]

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