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5 Manhattan renovation pitfalls and how to avoid them
March 2, 2026 - 15:00 PM
Mark Seidenfeld, partner at Manhattan-based Just SO Construction, shared five of the most common renovation pitfalls that his firm can help you avoid.
Read More Ask Altagracia: My landlord threatened to raise my rent after I reported unsafe wiring. What are my rights?
February 25, 2026 - 09:30 AM
A landlord’s effort to punish you after you’ve made a good faith complaint is retaliation, said tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
Read More Ask Altagracia: I have trouble walking up stairs. Can I ask my landlord to move me to a lower floor?
February 11, 2026 - 09:30 AM
If you ask your landlord to accommodate your disability, they must engage in dialogue with you, said tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge of Outerbridge Law.
Read More State lawmakers propose pausing evictions during winter
February 9, 2026 - 12:30 PM
New proposed legislation would automatically halt residential evictions statewide from November 1st to April 15th.
Read More Ask Altagracia: I had to hire an exterminator. Can I deduct the cost from my rent?
January 28, 2026 - 09:30 AM
If you're considering paying for an exterminator and deducting the cost from your rent, reach out in writing to your landlord first, explained tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
Read More Can my landlord give me a space heater instead of fixing the heat?
January 26, 2026 - 11:30 AM
Space heaters are not an adequate source of heat during the winter months, and in most cases, they cannot legally replace an apartment building’s heating system.
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