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Historic buildings at the intersection of Mercer Street and West 4th Street in New York City.
Affordable Housing
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline for renters who would otherwise struggle with unpredictable … cases Himmelstein said  … 9 You should not overcharge your roommates  … While you can share your apartment with a …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
New York City, East Village Apartment Buildings
Roommates + Landlords
Rental assistance program helps NYC tenants pay back $1 million in arrears, avoid eviction
By Celia Young |June 5, 2025 - 11:30AM
A photo of Whitney Tilson
Neighborhood Intel
Whitney Tilson wants to speed up development and make it easier for small landlords to evict non-paying tenants
By Celia Young |March 31, 2025 - 9:30AM
A headshot of mayoral hopeful Zellnor Myrie
Neighborhood Intel
Zellnor Myrie wants to build one million housing units and fund more eviction attorneys
By Celia Young |March 17, 2025 - 1:30PM
Unionized workers rallied outside of Legal Services NYC’s Manhattan office at 40 Worth St. in February amid contract negotiations. Signs read "Fair Contract Now!!"
Neighborhood Intel
Tenant attorneys and legal service workers secure contract, avoid strike
By Celia Young |March 11, 2025 - 2:30PM
Unionized workers rallying outside of Legal Services NYC’s Manhattan office at 40 Worth St. amid contract negotiations.
Neighborhood Intel
NYC housing attorneys rally as potential strike nears: ‘A fair contract is possible’
By Celia Young |February 26, 2025 - 11:00AM
Union members march in a circle on Monday afternoon in front of Queens Civil Court.
Rent
Legal services staffers and housing lawyers rally for a raise, warn of potential strike
By Celia Young |February 4, 2025 - 3:30PM
Colorful historic buildings on 4th Street in the East Village of Manhattan in New York City with empty blue sky background
Roommates + Landlords
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law
By Celia Young |December 26, 2024 - 9:30AM
A sun-drenched studio apartment located in Manhattan, New York City,
Roommates + Landlords
A tenant that I’m subletting from stopped paying the landlord. What should I do?
By Celia Young |November 22, 2024 - 10:00PM
New York City Council Member Sandy Nurse speaks at the Nov. 12th hearing.
Neighborhood Intel
City Council debates bills requiring AC in apartments, allowing more short-term rentals, and expanding anti-harassment protections
By Celia Young |November 19, 2024 - 2:30PM