I’ve sublet a rent-stabilized apartment in NYC for five years. How do I take it over?

… to hand it over you can inherit it if the two of you are family or you can take it over if the primary tenant has … inclined to let you keep the place Since the passage of the 2019 rent reforms landlords can no longer deregulate a … you extra rent and doesnt use the unit as their primary residence To do so youll want to first request your rent

By Celia Young |March 12, 2025 - 10:30AM
I have an emotional support animal. How do I get my new landlord to let me keep it?

… … No matter what your New York City housing situation is landlords and … start by emailing your property manager or landlord to see how to make a request and you might find that you dont … president at Halstead Management Company Read on for what steps to take when making a request for an emotional …

By Celia Young |February 12, 2025 - 9:45AM
Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… you have a pet New York City landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability … rent or additional monthly fee to keep a pet in your apartment Similar to an amenity fee this type of charge is …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM
Can I apply for the housing lottery even if I don’t live in NYC?

… the city they love Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … eligible you need to meet certain income requirements But NYC residency isnt required Instead an agent marketing … 2021 the most recent period data is available Of the households that leased a lottery unit within that time frame …

By Celia Young |January 13, 2025 - 9:30AM