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Affordable Housing

What is a 'major capital improvement' and how does it affect the rent?

By Celia Young |September 11, 2024 - 10:30AM

Troubleshooting

By Alanna Schubach |January 18, 2022 - 12:30PM

Affordable Housing

I renewed my lease with no rent increase. Why do I have to pay extra for a new major capital improvement?

By Alanna Schubach |November 15, 2021 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: Should my neighbors and I hire a lawyer to deal with a possible rent increase for an elevator repair?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 4, 2020 - 10:00AM

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: What's a 'major capital improvement,' and does it really mean my landlord can raise the rent?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 19, 2020 - 10:00AM

Rent

I'm a rent-stabilized tenant and I got a MCI increase lowered by $159,000 for my building

… Upgrades to individual apartments and major capital improvements for the building like a new boiler or new roof … tenant advocacy within my building but this was the first time I challenged an MCI increase It seemed like every few … floor so the skylights really only affect people on the top floor so its not an improvement that would benefit all …

By Nikki M. Mascali |May 16, 2019 - 12:00PM

Renovation

Ask Sam: Is my landlord obligated to upgrade my ancient kitchen?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |August 5, 2015 - 10:59AM

Renovation

Ask Sam: Can my landlord charge me extra if I build shelves into my apartment?

… Dear Sam Im moving into a rent stabilized NYC apartment and want to install wall … are my rights Ask Sam How do I find out if my apartment should be rentstabilizedand if the landlord owes me money S … selfdefense what you need to know now See all Ask a Renters Rights Lawyer Sam Himmelstein Esq represents …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |April 1, 2015 - 3:15PM