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

… The tenants of the red brick and concrete building at 1296 Pacific St all told … impacted by the bankruptcy filing Were exploring different options to potentially participate in the bidding … roaches which in part inspired her to run for office Why should we pay and get a lack of service Souffrant Forrest …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 a … an outlier in having renters compensate brokers hired by landlords The fee ranges from one months rent to 15 percent … know about the new broker fee law New Yorks new Good Cause eviction law protects many marketrate tenants from eviction …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… 247and dealing with a fair share of noise as a result But what if noise from next door above or below is so disruptive … parties No surprise the problems peak after 10 pm We get calls like this all the time said Alan Fierstein founder and … sponsor representing residential tenants condo owners and landlords   The second tip is that a landlord or owner is …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a bad situation Thats because high demand low … And if you work with a broker you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee unless you hired them … date you may be able to find more options So what exactly does this paperwork entail Although it can vary slightly by …

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