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Affordable Housing

NY raises cap on rent increases at newly renovated rent-stabilized buildings

By Celia Young |April 24, 2024 - 4:00PM

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The Search

I found out my apartment used to be rent stabilized. Here’s how I determined if it was legally deregulated

By Celia Young |April 23, 2024 - 11:00AM

New York City old fashioned apartment buildings with external fire ladders

Roommates + Landlords

Both landlords and tenant advocates criticize tentative housing deal in New York state budget

… of either 10 percent or 5 percent above the consumer price index City State reported It would also give a 30year …

By Celia Young |April 16, 2024 - 1:00PM

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The Search

We asked NYC’s chatbot our real estate questions. Here’s what it got wrong

… all of them When Brick asked the chatbot general questions about services landlords are required to provide it was able … of maintaining these temperatures If you have any concerns about your landlord not providing adequate heat you can … Your landlord has to disclose your apartments flood history under a law Governor Kathy Hochul signed in 2022 Do …

By Celia Young |April 12, 2024 - 12:30PM