major capital improvements

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Affordable Housing

What is a 'major capital improvement' and how does it affect the rent?

By Celia Young |September 11, 2024 - 10:30AM

Troubleshooting

By Alanna Schubach |January 18, 2022 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

I renewed my lease with no rent increase. Why do I have to pay extra for a new major capital improvement?

By Alanna Schubach |November 15, 2021 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Should my neighbors and I hire a lawyer to deal with a possible rent increase for an elevator repair?

… who represents tenants battling capital improvementrelated rent increases points out that many firms including … to the tireless efforts of tenant advocates under the Housing Stability and Tenant Protect Act of 2019 HSTPA … Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 4, 2020 - 10:00AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: What's a 'major capital improvement,' and does it really mean my landlord can raise the rent?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 19, 2020 - 10:00AM

Rent

I'm a rent-stabilized tenant and I got a MCI increase lowered by $159,000 for my building

By Nikki M. Mascali |May 16, 2019 - 12:00PM

Renovation

Ask Sam: Is my landlord obligated to upgrade my ancient kitchen?

… Dear Sam Is there any type of requirement in rentstabilized apartments for the landlord to updateupgrade … the cost of the work if your building has fewer than 35 units and 160th the costs if it has more than 35 The … Sam What kind of problems qualify me for a rent abatement sponsored Ask Sam Whats a major capital improvement and does …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 5, 2015 - 10:59AM

Renovation

Ask Sam: Can my landlord charge me extra if I build shelves into my apartment?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 1, 2015 - 3:15PM