health & safety

Ask Sam: What are a landlord’s responsibilities when elevators are out of service for upgrades?

… that has elderly residents tenants with disabilities or renters who have small children and strollers to carry … start and end dates of maintenance Himmelsteins firm is currently representing the tenants of an Upper West Side … to the landlords lawyer that the repair start date was null and void Now work has been postponed to October and …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 10, 2022 - 1:45PM

Roommates + Landlords

Our landlord says we have to keep our garbage in our apartment until pick up day. Is this a violation of any kind?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |July 26, 2022 - 1:30PM

Troubleshooting

Construction on my block sends roaches into my apartment. What can I do?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |May 31, 2022 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

What is my landlord responsible for when there is a construction project next door?

By Alanna Schubach |May 23, 2022 - 1:30PM

Troubleshooting

A neighbor gives me the creeps. Can I install a security camera in the hallway for safety?

By Alanna Schubach |May 9, 2022 - 1:30PM

Troubleshooting

The Brick Underground Podcast: Protecting against fire and floods in your NYC apartment

By Brick Underground |February 16, 2022 - 9:30AM

Neighborhood Intel

Live near a NYC construction site? Here's how to troubleshoot excessive noise, after-hours work, and more

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 1, 2022 - 12:30PM

Neighborhood Intel

Complaints about a lack of heat are up 26 percent so far this winter

… Winter is in full effect in New York Cityand freezing … the heat indoors is a must But for New Yorkers who live in rental buildings with inadequate heat the cold can be dire … … health & safety … heat … landlords … renters … renting … winter … Complaints about a lack of heat are up 26 percent …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 25, 2022 - 9:30AM