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Can I still use my security deposit to pay my rent if I'm struggling because of the pandemic?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 25, 2021 - 12:30PM

Rent

Ask Sam: What are my rights as a subletter of a rent-stabilized apartment?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 24, 2021 - 12:30PM

Rent

Why your security deposit should not be used as your last month's rent

By Emily Myers |February 23, 2021 - 1:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Is my landlord legally required to fix my windows?

… and if the window opens onto a fire escape this could be an entry point for burglars says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer who … 311 to filing an HP proceeding in housing court Read about several different methods here However if youre … window lock but my landlord wont do it What are the laws about making a window close all the way … Rent … Roommates + …

By Alanna Schubach |February 22, 2021 - 1:30PM

The Search

Where to find some great deals on NYC rental apartments

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 16, 2021 - 4:00PM

Live

Recycling is key, but reducing plastic use is a better goal. Here are some tips

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 12, 2021 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

How will renting in NYC change if mom-and-pop landlords cash out?

By Emily Myers |February 11, 2021 - 12:30PM

The Market

Manhattan saw a 58 percent jump in renters signing new leases in January

By Brick Underground |February 11, 2021 - 11:30AM

Rent

Ask Sam: My landlord waits to cash my rent checks, putting me at risk of eviction. What should I do?

… Landlords who dont cash rent checks are using one of the oldest harassment techniques in the book Himmelstein … them for eviction Should you end up in Housing Court for nonpayment its unlikely that a landlord who delays cashing your …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 10, 2021 - 9:30AM

Live

Heat complaints to 311 are up 5 percent this winter

By Brick Underground |February 9, 2021 - 9:30AM