Signs that a NYC basement apartment is a safe and legal rental

… Yes citywide rezoning plan Not all basement apartments in NYC are illegal or unsafe but you need to check them out … apartment is legal And you can read more on how to avoid renting an illegal apartment  and the pros and cons of … a unit is a legal dwelling According to the Department of Housing Preservation Development a basement has at least …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 10, 2025 - 9:30AM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… high deductibles said Loretta L Worters vice president of media relations for the httpswwwiiiorg Insurance Information … in NYC are the most vulnerable to an earthquake because the material is brittle and does not absorb motion making the …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 15, 2024 - 3:45PM
Isn't there supposed to be a real bedroom window in my NYC apartment?

… … In short No Under New York Citys Housing Maintenance Code apartment bedrooms are … to the outside world Windows facing the hallway kitchen living room or another indoor space do not meet the citys requirements for access to light and outdoor air …

By Celia Young |April 10, 2024 - 4:45PM