What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot
There is no legal right for air conditioning in New York City as there is with heat in the winter. Still, you can push your landlord to fix your AC — or find a public cooling center.
Do You Need Flood Insurance, and How to Get It: A Guide for New York Renters
In a city that is largely a collection of islands, water is an often underestimated threat.
What To Do When Icy, Snowy Sidewalks Aren’t Shoveled in NYC
Property owners are responsible for clearing ice and snow next to their properties. But it’s hard to know who’s in charge, especially in public spaces. Here’s how to find out, and report unsafe sidewalks.
How to Clean Up After a Storm: A Guide for Flooded New Yorkers
More severe weather is bringing water into homes more frequently across the five boroughs. Here’s what to do if flooding damages your place.
How to Keep Your Apartment’s Air Clear of Wildfire Smoke
Officials encouraged New Yorkers to stay home, but there’s no guarantee the air inside is clean. Here’s a guide on keeping your indoor air as pollution-free as possible — including how to build a filter with a box fan.
How to Check in on Neighbors During a Heat Wave — And Possibly Save a Life
Experts say New Yorkers should come with specific, explicit questions and plans on what to do next.
As NYC Releases New Flood Maps, Here’s What You Can Do Before the Water Starts Rising
Between downpours of rainwater and storm surges from the ocean, the potential for future flooding near the coasts and further inland is high.
When Climate Change Comes Knocking at Your Door, It’s Best to Be Prepared
What would you do if you got caught in a flash flood? Events this summer in New York City and around the world have offered new stark — and wet — reminders that the global environmental crisis could land in your backyard at any minute.