Scott Stringer wants to build ‘Mitchell-Lama 2.0’ and buy up deteriorating NYC buildings for housing

… New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer is pitching a plan to build more MitchellLama housing on city land and use … caught up with Stringer in February to talk about how hed tackle housing if he were to become NYCs next mayor  … MitchellLama buildings which offer affordable coops and rental units  His campaign for mayor follows an unsuccessful …

By Celia Young |March 10, 2025 - 3:45PM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… Several years ago I was checking out a duplex for rent and noticed some tiny … because of climate change my approach was exactly what you should not do While an owner is required to disclose a

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM
5 things NYC tenants need to know before going on a rent strike

… this fails it might be time to consider another option a rent strike Rent strikeswhen tenants collectively withhold rent to force their landlord to make repairsare rare in NYC …

By Celia Young |February 10, 2025 - 10:30AM
What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?

… Rentimpairing violations are conditions in your apartment that are so dangerous … building and how to get your landlord to make repairs … What is an example of a rentimpairing violation … Some … structural defects or busted fire escapes if you dont know what to look for You can check out a list of rentimpairing …

By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM