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Ask Altagracia: I have trouble walking up stairs. Can I ask my landlord to move me to a lower floor?
February 11, 2026 - 09:30 AM
If you ask your landlord to accommodate your disability, they must engage in dialogue with you, said tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge of Outerbridge Law.
Read More State lawmakers propose pausing evictions during winter
February 9, 2026 - 12:30 PM
New proposed legislation would automatically halt residential evictions statewide from November 1st to April 15th.
Read More Ask Altagracia: I had to hire an exterminator. Can I deduct the cost from my rent?
January 28, 2026 - 09:30 AM
If you're considering paying for an exterminator and deducting the cost from your rent, reach out in writing to your landlord first, explained tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
Read More Can my landlord give me a space heater instead of fixing the heat?
January 26, 2026 - 11:30 AM
Space heaters are not an adequate source of heat during the winter months, and in most cases, they cannot legally replace an apartment building’s heating system.
Read More Ask Altagracia: What are my rights if I’m renting month to month in NYC?
January 21, 2026 - 09:30 AM
As a month-to-month tenant in New York State, under Good Cause eviction law, "a landlord must have a legitimate reason for ending your tenancy,” said attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
Read More The best plants for staging your NYC apartment to sell in winter
January 13, 2026 - 11:30 AM
If you're selling in winter, plants can redirect buyers' focus from the gray scenery outside to the life and warmth in your apartment. Here are tips on shopping for greenery—live or fake.
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