Rules for Converting Garages Into ADUs Under City of Yes
One of the most significant ADU opportunities in the City of Yes plan is garage conversions. Many Staten Island and Brooklyn homes have detached or…
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What Counts as a Small Home Eligible for ADUs Under City of Yes
City of Yes for Housing Opportunity aims to expand Accessory Dwelling Units across the city, but a key part of the proposal focuses on small…
What Counts as an Eligible Lot for an ADU Under City of Yes
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative is opening doors for Accessory Dwelling Units but not every lot automatically qualifies. For Staten Island and…
How to Tell If Your Gutter System Is Failing in Staten Island & Brooklyn
Your gutters are more than curb appeal! They’re the channel that protects your roof, walls, foundation, and landscaping from water damage. In Staten Island and…
How to Tell If Your Siding Is Failing in Staten Island and Brooklyn
Your home’s siding is more than a design choice. It’s the armor that protects your structure from water, heat, and coastal weather. In Staten Island…
How to Identify a Failing Chimney in Staten Island and Brooklyn
A chimney is one of the most exposed parts of a home. In Staten Island and South Brooklyn, decades of freeze and moisture cycles make…
How NYC Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) Works for Buyers and Sellers
Every NYC home sale includes a city transfer tax known as the Real Property Transfer Tax, or RPTT. Whether you’re buying or selling in Staten…
How Parking Requirements Are Changing Under NYC’s City of Yes Initiative
Under the city’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning reform, parking requirements for new residential development including ADUs are being significantly scaled back. For…
What the City of Yes Rules Say About Detached ADUs
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative is rewriting how New Yorkers can use their property and one of its most transformative features is…
What’s In, What’s Out: Home Design Trends to Watch in 2026
Back in 2020 and 2021, when we were spending almost all our time at home, design priorities changed almost overnight. Dining rooms turned into offices. Spare…