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

… At least 11 people were killed when their basementlevel apartments filled with water or suffered other stormrelated … the difference in part determines whether a unit is a legal dwelling According to the Department of Housing Preservation … for ventilation which are also DOB requirements for a legal dwelling  … Other telltale signs  … If you have to access …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 10, 2025 - 9:30AM
What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants?

… Every apartment in New York is required to have a minimum of services guaranteed by the landlord This is the warranty of … landlord doesnt address the issues youve raised getting legal advice is going to be important  If a landlord persistently …

By Emily Myers |May 22, 2023 - 12:30PM