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Can you sit on a fire escape in NYC? 5 things to know
June 2, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Legally, you can sit or stand on a fire escape in NYC, but FDNY doesn't want you or your stuff out there because accidents can happen.
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Ask Altagracia: My bathroom ceiling collapsed and I'm worried about asbestos. Can I break the lease?
May 28, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Most standard leases have a leasebreak clause, explains tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
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The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster
May 23, 2025 - 09:30 AM
NYC apartment owners are required to make repairs when tenants something is broken, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be done immediately. Here's how to speed things up.
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Ask Altagracia: My mom is moving out of our rent-stabilized apartment. How do I take over the lease?
May 14, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge explains the four key pieces of information required to take over a rent-stabilized lease.
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How can I save money when hiring a moving company in NYC?
May 7, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Dor Klein of Big Apple Moving explains how to save money on a moving service, from doing the packing yourself to knowing the pros and cons of paying a flat price or an hourly rate.
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12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them
May 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Buying a co-op apartment in NYC? Rehearse your answers to these 12 questions about your job, lifestyle, politics, and more.
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