Temporary bookshelf walls to divide a room legally: A guide for NYC renters

… on vertical storage that doesnt swallow your floor plan … What kind of approvals do you need for bookshelf walls … It …  wellestablished management companies can be confused by what constitutes a temporary wall that will pass muster with … Bonus The agents at The Agency are a delight to deal with … What kinds of bookshelf walls are allowed in NYC … Based on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 15, 2025 - 10:30AM
Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… a more casual request Read on for how to craft a letter and what to do if that doesnt work … How to draft a letter … The … by using the online tool  … Sending a letter didnt work What next … Your landlord must have your money returned to …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That means you are on the hook for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental assistance program helps NYC tenants pay back $1 million in arrears, avoid eviction

… that they had because if it wasnt for them I dont know what I wouldve done Shaisha is one of roughly 800 New …

By Celia Young |June 5, 2025 - 11:30AM
Senior housing lottery launches for 73 rent-stabilized units in East Elmhurst

… Housing lottery applications are open for 73 rentstabilized apartments for seniors at a new development in East Elmhurst Queens Households that earn up to $69900 are eligible to apply depending …

By Celia Young |March 13, 2025 - 12:30PM
I’ve sublet a rent-stabilized apartment in NYC for five years. How do I take it over?

… the rent the landlord is charging the primary tenant to what youre paying Just FYI The primary tenant can legally …

By Celia Young |March 12, 2025 - 10:30AM
Zohran Mamdani wants more union-built housing and to expand rent stabilization in NYC

… building 200000 new housing units in New York City For current NYC tenants he wants to make the city more effective at … manager  Whitney Tilson Mamdani wants to build 200000 new rentstabilized apartments over the next 10 years grow the … NYC housing issues before going into detail about their own proposals This interview has been edited for length and …

By Celia Young |March 3, 2025 - 3:30PM