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Best Air Purifier for NYC Apartments: PuroAir 240 & 400 Review (2026)

Mar 22, 2026

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5 min read

Best Air Purifier for NYC Apartments: PuroAir 240 & 400 Review (2026)

Looking for the best air purifier for your NYC apartment? PuroAir 240 and 400 reviewed — built for small spaces, subway air, and urban pollution.

The Metro Intel Team
The Metro Intel Team

brooklyn

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It's the First Day of Spring. Here's Every Permit You Need Before You Touch Your NYC Home.

Mar 21, 2026

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7 min read

It's the First Day of Spring. Here's Every Permit You Need Before You Touch Your NYC Home.

Spring is the number one season for NYC building violations, stop-work orders, and contractor disputes — most of which start with homeowners who didn't know a permit was required.

The Metro Intel Team
The Metro Intel Team

taxes

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The Staten Island Homeowner's Guide to Property Reassessments in 2026

Mar 19, 2026

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4 min read

The Staten Island Homeowner's Guide to Property Reassessments in 2026

NYC's property assessment process is confusing — and Staten Island homeowners consistently overpay. Here's how reassessments work, when to challenge, and how to protect yourself.

The Metro Intel Team
The Metro Intel Team

brooklyn

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NYC's Newest Buildings Are Some of Its Most Violated — Here's How to Protect Yourself Before You Sign

Mar 16, 2026

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5 min read

NYC's Newest Buildings Are Some of Its Most Violated — Here's How to Protect Yourself Before You Sign

Shiny new doesn't mean safe — here's how to check a building's violation history before you buy or commit to a lease in NYC.

The Metro Intel Team
The Metro Intel Team

taxes

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There's Money on the Table for Bronx Homebuyers — Most People Don't Know It Exists

Mar 15, 2026

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4 min read

There's Money on the Table for Bronx Homebuyers — Most People Don't Know It Exists

If you're trying to buy a home in the Bronx and think you can't afford it, you might be wrong — not because the market has softened, but because there's a real stack of programs designed to close the gap, and most buyers never hear about them.

The Metro Intel Team
The Metro Intel Team

taxes

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Willets Point Is Being Rebuilt From Scratch — And Every NYC Homeowner Should Be Watching

Mar 12, 2026

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7 min read

Willets Point Is Being Rebuilt From Scratch — And Every NYC Homeowner Should Be Watching

The Metro Intel Team
The Metro Intel Team

taxes

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Local Law 97: The Carbon Emissions Law That's About to Show Up in Your Rent Bill

Mar 12, 2026

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5 min read

Local Law 97: The Carbon Emissions Law That's About to Show Up in Your Rent Bill

Why your co-op or apartment building is suddenly doing a boiler audit

The Metro Intel Team
The Metro Intel Team

homeowners

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Local Law 97 Why your co-op or apartment building is suddenly doing a boiler audit

Mar 9, 2026

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3 min read

Local Law 97 Why your co-op or apartment building is suddenly doing a boiler audit

NYC's most ambitious climate law is now in its enforcement phase. If you own or rent in a large building, the bill is coming.

The Metro Intel Team
The Metro Intel Team

homeowners

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NYC contractor scam season starts now. How to not be a victim~

Mar 7, 2026

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4 min read

NYC contractor scam season starts now. How to not be a victim~

Before you hire anyone this spring, read this

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