health & safety

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

… rest … Provide advance notice for upgrades … Furthermore landlords are obligated to provide tenants with advance … 10 business days notice Himmelstein says We wrote to the landlords lawyer that the repair start date was null and … our landlord obligated to do for them … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … Ask a Renters Rights Lawyer … elevator … health …

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

… with inadequate heat the cold can be dire Poorly heated apartments are a growing problem in NYC according to … filed to 311 between October 1st 2021 and January 19th 2022 were up 26 percent compared to the same period … period All five boroughs saw an increase this year The Bronx saw the most heat complaints again with 27505 unique …

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