Signs that a NYC basement apartment is a safe and legal rental

… Yes citywide rezoning plan Not all basement apartments in NYC are illegal or unsafe but you need to check them out … apartment is legal And you can read more on how to avoid renting an illegal apartment  and the pros and cons of … cellars in one and twofamily homes are never legal to rent as apartments because they usually lack more than one …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 11, 2026 - 2:30PM