Many of the city’s newly constructed buildings, including swanky digs with top-dollar rents, are mired in violations and complaints.

Nearly 10 percent of fresh stock in New York City averages at least one violation per unit, according to a Gothamist analysis.

Matt Guest has brought in former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine and is raising $2 million to make an easy-to-use backyard ice plunge a reality.

Every time you tell yourself a repair is “not urgent,” you quietly accept a higher price tag later. Small leaks, hairline ...