Gothamist: It's Getting Cold in Here...

mog

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:38:06 -0500

Does anyone know anything about loopholes in the law that allow a landlord to not heat your apartment? I pay my utilities separately- it specifically outlines this in the lease I signed- but I'm wondering if that's legal. I've looked all over, and I can't find anything about exceptions to the landlord-providing-heat law. He certainly doesn't provide any heat, and when the heater which I pay for was broken, he took his sweet time about fixing it. Thanks.

steven

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:02:44 -0500

Winter starts NEXT Friday not this Friday. The rest of this week and into next week it's suppose to be in the 50s for highs and 40s at night.

Duplexed

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:55:59 -0500

"if you live in a multiple floor apartment".... then blow me. if you live in a duplex, you can afford to heat the damned thing.

Colonel Mustard

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:56:58 -0500

"Close off areas of your apartment that you do not often use..." I say, capital idea Gothamist! I'll just tape up the Library, the Conservatory, and the Study until Spring!

matt

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:29:56 -0500

Can someone recommend a humidifier. I looked for about 2 minutes, and there were several varieties... If anyone knows which one is the best for warmth and energy efficiency, I'd appreciate the knowledge.

plastic sheeting rules my world

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:24:34 -0500

tape is a joke and waste of money-- the plastic sheeting is the only thing that really works...

Kojak

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:45:59 -0500

I flew to the artic and killed a Polar bear with my bare hands. Now I sleep underneath nice warm polar bear fur. I recommend everyone here do the same.

???

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:42:20 -0500

Didn't you guys recommend changing smoke detector batteries at the daylight savings time change in October? You really think the batteries went bad in less than 2 months?

Christian

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:19:08 -0500

I bought a window sealer kit at the hardware store for under $10. It comes with doublesided tape and plastic sheeting. Basically you tape a clear plastic tarp around your window. Then you use a hair dryer over the plastic to smooth out the wrinkles. I couldn't believe it, but it's actually completely transparent and doesn't distort the view. The only drawback is that you can't open the window without tearing the plastic down. We have very old drafty windows, and this worked great for us last winter to keep our apartment warm.

janine

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:17:16 -0500

Get a cat (or two)! When it gets cold in my apartment, a blanket plus a cat = cozy and warm.

anony

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:54:05 -0500

what the hell are you talking about? Five posts down you say its going to be 60 degrees by friday! If its cold in your apartment close the freezer door and open a damn window.