Cool homes for all: A guide to NYC’s new AC mandate for rentals

… Tenants who sweat through New York City summers without air conditioning will get a reprievebut not for another four years Last month the City Council passed legislation … rentstabilized units  All tenants deserve a safe livable home and as our summers get hotter that means guaranteeing …

By Cassidy Jensen |January 19, 2026 - 10:30AM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… renters not just in marketrate apartments but in affordable housing units as well Just imagine what would happen if you … some negotiating to get it done quickly The only time the cost of painting can be passed to the tenant is if you … and very little leeway when competition for apartments is high … 11 Security for delivered packages … Package theft is …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
Proposed NYC bill would require landlords to provide AC in the summer

… The sweltering New York City summer heat often forces New Yorkers to flee to the apartments of friends with a coveted air conditioner But a new bill introduced on Thursday would … exceed 82 degrees in the summer months from June 15th to Sept 15th Owners that dont could face fines as high …

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