Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units

… the ongoing legal proceedings according to a spokesperson for the firm But Kenneth Fisher a lawyer working on behalf of Pinnacle Group told The Real … to call for repairs at the property which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development slapped with more than …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports against agents and … spoke with were hesitant to make a complaint in the first place Many of the complaints we have received so far … to have a broker claim that it was no longer availablesometimes just hours after it was put up onlineand then offer …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning … your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure … years As a landlord you cannot charge more than $20 for an application fee  This cost covers the background and credit …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded  tenant blacklistand then found yourself seemingly shunned by … housing court data These changes are significant for many tenants who face eviction or seek a place they can afford … have been discriminated against in this way you can file a complaint with the Attorney Generals office  … What …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget … yourself under a new law dubbed the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act As a general rule brokers advertising … note An earlier version of this post was published in July 2024 We are presenting it again with updated information for …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM