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How much does moving to the suburbs cost vs. staying in NYC?
November 12, 2026 - 12:30 PM
How to compare prices, taxes, commuting, and other costs associated with moving from NYC to the suburbs.
Read More Ask Altagracia: What are the rules for evicting rent-stabilized tenants in NYC?
November 11, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Rent-stabilized tenants can only be evicted under specific circumstances, such as using your apartment as a non-primary residence or illegal subletting. Read on for more situations that could result in an eviction.
Read More I need a guarantor, but my roommate meets the NYC landlord’s income requirements on her own. What should we do?
November 10, 2026 - 12:30 PM
If you don’t meet a landlord’s high income requirement and don't have a family member who can pledge to pay your rent, PandaGuarantee can act as your guarantor.
Read More Ask Altagracia: I checked my apartment's rent history and I think it was illegally de-stabilized. What should I do?
October 28, 2026 - 09:30 AM
If you believe vacancy increases and improvements were not sufficient for your landlord to deregulate the apartment, your first step is to write a letter asking for documentation of how the apartment was deregulated.
Read More A fire safety checklist for your NYC apartment building
October 22, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Here's a fire safety checklist for NYC apartment buildings 1) Working smoke detector 2) Get a safety plan, 3) Identify self-closing doors 4) Inspect your fire escape 5) Know the closest exits.
Read More Which repairs are co-op and condo owners responsible for? What do buildings take care of?
October 16, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Here are some of the most contentious maintenance issues for NYC co-op and condo owners and guidance on who typically is responsible for them.
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