lawyers

Zellnor Myrie wants to build one million housing units and fund more eviction attorneys

… State Senator Zellnor Myrie wants to build one million new housing units in … access to housing court lawyers Myrie is one of the many candidates running for NYC mayor As the race heats up Brick … Underground caught up with Myrie on March 3rd to talk about how hed tackle housing if he were to become NYCs next mayor …

By Celia Young |March 17, 2025 - 1:30PM

Unionized workers rallied outside of Legal Services NYC’s Manhattan office at 40 Worth St. in February amid contract negotiations. Signs read "Fair Contract Now!!"

Neighborhood Intel

Tenant attorneys and legal service workers secure contract, avoid strike

By Celia Young |March 11, 2025 - 2:30PM

Unionized workers rallying outside of Legal Services NYC’s Manhattan office at 40 Worth St. amid contract negotiations.

Neighborhood Intel

NYC housing attorneys rally as potential strike nears: ‘A fair contract is possible’

By Celia Young |February 26, 2025 - 11:00AM

Union members march in a circle on Monday afternoon in front of Queens Civil Court.

Rent

Legal services staffers and housing lawyers rally for a raise, warn of potential strike

By Celia Young |February 4, 2025 - 3:30PM

Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, USA -March, 2024. New York Warehouse apartment block. Classic exterior metal fire escapes on or near Greenwich Street in New York City.

Co-ops

Does our NYC co-op board need to tell shareholders that we’re getting sued?

By Celia Young |December 4, 2024 - 12:30PM

Apartment buildings in Long Island City, Queens.

Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: Is my rent increase illegal? Do I qualify for Good Cause protection?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |September 16, 2024 - 12:30PM

Quarrel in a mature family. Senior husband and wife are sitting on opposite sides of the sofa in the interior of the apartment. Relationship difficulties stock photo

Negotiating + Financing

After a divorce, how do I remove my ex’s name from our condo’s mortgage?

By Celia Young |May 15, 2024 - 10:00AM

Negotiations + Closings

Closing credits: Here's how much NYC sellers are paying now—and how to negotiate your own deal sweetener

… to think of a closing credit is a quiet discountbecause the buyer gets a concession from the seller at the closing table … This perk is typically available when youre buying a new condo where it keeps the official sales price higher for the … units to sell Sometimes these credits are available for coops that are difficult to sell for some reason like an …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 31, 2024 - 3:30PM