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Cracked sidewalks, potholes, and overgrown trees: How to fix up your block

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 3, 2023 - 12:30PM

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?

… of buildings have violations on them for years but its not well enforced HPD generally doesnt take landlords to court … in the form of not renewing their lease All this means renters must weigh multiple factors before deciding to file … to move me to a new one sponsored Read all our Ask a Renters Rights Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq …

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

… an impossible headache dont forget that almost every NYC college or university has resources to help students find housing and the New York …

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?

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

Roommates + Landlords

How to research a landlord before you sign a lease

By Emily Myers |July 11, 2023 - 3:30PM

The Search

Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?

… its a good idea to line one up before you start your search especially if youre looking during the busy summer … to the rent laws Having a sizable bank account but no job is not going to get you approved either What landlords … were to sign on as a guarantor you would need to limit your search to apartments that rent for $2000 per month $175000 ÷ …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 29, 2023 - 12:30PM