Does your apartment need repairs? Here are three sample letters you can send to your landlord to request fixes

… Some of the most common complaints about New York City rental apartmentsthings like cracks in your walls mold or a … heat problems can encourage tenants to resort to space heaters to stay warm but those same heaters caused more than … is as follows  C Violation  $50 per day per violation if 15 units  $50$150 onetime penalty per violation plus $125 per …

By Celia Young |July 6, 2023 - 2:30PM
Would you rent this giant, renovated Bed-Stuy duplex for $4,999?

a buildings Certificate of Occupancy which defines how a property is used and what the occupancy is Its especially useful when youre considering renting in a small multifamily building You can also check … So you should always tread cautiously with a listing that doesnt match a C of O Without a proper C of O a landlord …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 23, 2019 - 9:00AM
Fair deal? How I tracked down my stabilized apartment’s rent history

… been living in the building for 35 years I often wonder how little they pay While I know theres no way for me to … occupant of a unit you may do so Its free and simple One can go to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal … to provide tenants a rider in their first lease stating how much they spent to get the rent they are charging If a …

By Kelly Kreth |May 9, 2019 - 9:00AM