How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?

… your neighbor  Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … huge help at eliminating cooking smells Leone says But NYC does not require apartments to have ducted hoods so if youre … … Small Projects + DIY … DIY … odors … Realty Bites … Rent … smoking … How do I keep my neighbors smoke and …

By Celia Young |July 18, 2023 - 12:30PM
I'm moving out of my apartment and there's peeling paint in the bathroom. Could I lose my security deposit?

… manager at Weber Realty Management We usually repaint all apartments if a resident was living there for three or more … three years according to the citys Housing Maintenance Code They also must get rid of mold and mildewwhich can be … or part of your security deposit  Another tip Take multiple photos of the apartment before you move out Kirkpatrick says …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 29, 2022 - 1:30PM
I have bad credit and need to rent an apartment in NYC. What are my options?

… … If youre looking to rent an apartment in New York City and you have bad credit using a guarantor is the most common way to get …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 10, 2022 - 2:30PM
I'm moving out and my landlord asked me to sign a release form. What's the deal?

… … If youre breaking a lease in New York City its common for a landlord to ask you to sign a … if youre moving out on time  … Signing a release form for a rental apartment … When you break your lease your landlord … agreement Himmelstein  says Thanks to changes to the rent laws you are supposed to get your security deposit within …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 20, 2022 - 12:30PM