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 … feet in size have two means of egress and contain at least one operable window of at least 12 square feet or a skylight … type of unit Your bedrooms window needs to look out onto a street yard or balcony Importantly it needs to open to allow …

By Celia Young |April 10, 2024 - 4:45PM
What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants?

… addressed during Brick Underground Office Hours a live forum where questions were answered by tenant attorney Sam …

By Emily Myers |May 22, 2023 - 12:30PM
New law aims to 'shame' NYC landlords who lie about fixing violations

… owners who are already struggling to survive the burdens of NYCs extensive bureaucratic requirements he says Its worth … + Landlords … landlords … safety … New law aims to shame NYC landlords who lie about fixing violations …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 16, 2023 - 4:30PM