My apartment lease is ending and I didn't receive a renewal notice. What does this mean?

… … You are right to feel uneasy Renters like you in marketrate … if you are renting from a momandpopowned building Editors Note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions  Have … didnt meet legal requirements  you can point that out Depending on how long you have been in the apartment you may be

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 14, 2022 - 3:00PM
My landlord wants $100 to replace a lost apartment key. Can he charge me this fee?

… … When you move in a  New York City landlord is required to provide  you with keys to the apartment and building But if you lose a key you may … or request Editors Note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions  Have a query for our experts Drop us  an …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 22, 2022 - 3:30PM
3 reasons your rent-stabilized lease might not be renewed

… One of the many advantages of living in a rentstabilized apartment in … to offer you a one or twoyear lease renewalin most cases  What would make an owner decline to renew a lease Usually it … lease is if they plan to demolish or gut the building This does not apply if theyre just making minor improvements They …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 14, 2022 - 3:30PM
I'm a guarantor for a NYC apartment. Am I still responsible if the lease is renewed for a higher rent?

… apartments roughly a year ago received major discounts on rent during the pandemic Now those leases are up for renewal and landlords are expected to raise rents to make up for their losses They can do this because there are no limitations on rent increases for marketrate apartmentsthe only limit is …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 10, 2022 - 12:30PM
Will my NYC rent-stabilized apartment be deregulated if the building is sold?

… … Youll probably be relieved to find out  rent stabilization doesnt change as a result of new … a 421a or J51 tax abatement program thats ending according to New York Citys Rent Guidelines Board In rare …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 3, 2022 - 1:30PM