The gas is off in my NYC building. Can I get a rent abatement and lower rent when I renew?

… … If the gas is turned off in your New York City rental building you may be able to get a rent abatementand when your lease is up for renewal you … association in your rental building and forming a group actually gives you extra protections against eviction or …

By Emily Myers |May 1, 2023 - 9:30AM
Can I get out of a renovation contract if the work hasn't started?

… unfavorable to you youre likely to be liable if you cancel it says Anna Karp CEO and founder of design build … exception to this is whats called the notice of right to cancel policy which allows you to cancel a contract within three business days of signing it …

By Emily Myers |April 24, 2023 - 9:30AM
Our NYC building has a high energy efficiency rating. Does that mean we can avoid major Local Law 97 upgrades?

… that are not reporting the electric usage inside the apartments or by the commercial tenants she says As more and …

By Emily Myers |April 17, 2023 - 9:30AM
I can't get the last two years of financial statements for a co-op I want to buy. Is this a red flag?

… … Many coops have fiscal years that are not the same as the calendar yearso they might not run from December to December …

By Emily Myers |March 27, 2023 - 10:00AM
A landlord won't accept my housing voucher. What can I do?

… who uses a housing voucher or subsidy to pay the rent Unfortunately this practiceknown as source of income … There are thousands of renters currently looking for apartments with vouchers says Stephanie R Rudolph an … automatic lease renewals and capped rentincreases  You can search the Division of Housing and Community Renewal by zip

By Emily Myers |March 6, 2023 - 9:30AM