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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.
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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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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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Brick Underground’s best advice from New Yorkers who lived through real estate drama
April 25, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Renters, buyers, and transplants share tips about NYC real estate hazards and how you can spot them yourself.
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