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Ask Altagracia: My apartment lacks heat. Am I taking a risk if I withhold rent and use it to pay other bills?
April 15, 2026 - 09:30 AM
If you withhold rent because your apartment is unlivable, be sure to keep the funds available, said tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
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Bidding wars for rentals: How to outsmart your competition for an apartment
April 10, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Bidding wars in NYC's rental market are a result of fierce competition for apartments. Wondering if it's allowed or how much to bid? Your questions are answered here.
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How to deal with an ant infestation in your NYC apartment
April 6, 2026 - 15:00 PM
Seeing more ants in your apartment? This time of year ants are looking for food and water, but working from home and street eateries may be contributing to the problem.
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Best Moving Companies in NYC 2026: A Guide Based on Performance, Reviews, and Product Offerings Read More
April 1, 2026 - 16:00 PM
The Moving Problem
If you put a Manhattan zip code into Google to look for movers, it shows a list of over 200 companies to choose from. That is a lot to sort through before deciding who to trust with all of your most precious possessions.
If you've moved in New York before, you already know the drill: a bad mover can leave your couch on the sidewalk while a doorman waves the truck off for missing a Certificate of Insurance (COI). A good mover shows up on time, with the paperwork in hand, and has your kitchen unpacked by dinner.
Ask Altagracia: If my apartment is illegal, can I get back rent I already paid?
March 25, 2026 - 09:30 AM
If your NYC apartment is determined to be illegal, you no longer owe rent and you cannot recover the rent you already paid, said tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
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Ask Altagracia: My neighbor sells baked goods and the customers bother me. Are businesses allowed in NYC rentals?
March 11, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Operating a customer-facing business is not generally allowed in a rental apartment, said tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
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