landlords

Fire escapes on a New York City apartment building

Ask Sam: I’m breaking my lease, and the landlord listed the apartment for a higher rent. Does this protect me from being sued?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |October 25, 2023 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: What is the latest on the rent stabilization lawsuits before the U.S. Supreme Court?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |October 12, 2023 - 10:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: When does it make sense to file an HP action against my landlord?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |September 13, 2023 - 4:30PM

two people negotiating a deal at a table.

Roommates + Landlords

5 tips for asserting yourself and getting what you need as a NYC renter

By Celia Young |September 1, 2023 - 12:30PM

The Search

Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM

The Search

3 NYC housing voucher holders say they’re being ghosted by agents unwilling to rent to them

By Celia Young |August 23, 2023 - 1:26PM

Low rise apartment buildings with ground-floor storefronts

Rent

Ask Sam: Why aren't more empty storefronts in NYC being converted to residential apartments?

… at Himmelstein McConnell Gribben Joseph who represents residential and commercial tenants and tenant associations … if a commercial space is converted for residential use Apartments have certain requirements that commercial spaces … rent increases rental conversions rent stabilization law lease buyouts and many other issues He is a partner at …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 26, 2023 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

How to research a landlord before you sign a lease

… It can be tough to know what kind of landlord youre getting before you sign a lease in New York … stair might not be a major concern but small issues that arent quickly addressed can indicate a larger pattern of … Check if your landlord is on the 100 Worst L andlords in NY Watchlist a datasharing tool to identify owners who are …