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6 ways to fight dust in your NYC apartment
June 26, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Here's how to keep dust at bay: 1) Declutter, 2) Remove area rugs, 3) Change your AC filter, 4) Get a a vacuum with a HEPA filter, 5) Get an air purifier, 6) Clean regularly
Read More Ask Altagracia: Is a landlord supposed to cover the cost of heat in a rent-stabilized apartment?
June 25, 2025 - 09:30 AM
NYC landlords are required to provide heat, but not necessarily cover the cost. Here's how to determine who pays for heat.
Read More My neighbor's dripping AC is driving me crazy. What can I do?
June 23, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Does your upstairs neighbor's dripping air conditioner drive you crazy? Here are a few products to help.
Read More Ask Altagracia: I withheld rent due to inadequate heat and I'm being hassled to pay it back. What should I do?
June 11, 2025 - 10:30 AM
If a landlord is asking you to pay rent that you withheld due to a lack of heat, you can try being proactive and come to an agreement.
Read More 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.
Read More 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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