She only turned it on once in a blue moon, like when it would be a legit health hazard not to, and even then in winter her ConEd bill would jump to $200 for her 1 bedroom.The people in the unit below her (also a 1 bedroom) ran theirs constantly and had a ConEd bill of $800 or more.I don't know where in the Bronx you are, but $1,700 for a 3 bedroom definitely sounds reasonable.  

Some of the most important things in life and education and health.

My question is, my parents are getting along in years and in poor health.  

I relocated to help out my Father, who is suffering with health issues.

If he needs special housing assistance because of a mental health disorder, help him locate appropriate services.

We have many questions about how to proceed, but wanted to start with this one:We are about to lose our current health insurance and are looking for a new plan.

She has health issues and says she want to get this done.

For the sake of health, sanitation, the well-being of other tenants, and risk of fire I have never allowed smoking. 

Contact , zoning as far as vehicles , animal control , the health dept .  

-You'll finally learn to not let your obsession with success and money get in the way of health and family and learn to balance (albeit slowly).