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

… it is above grade  Generally cellars in one and twofamily homes are never legal to rent as apartments because they …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 10, 2025 - 9:30AM
I used NYC’s free program to test my apartment’s drinking water for lead. Here’s how you can too

… Consulting  are the professionals who can certify your home and buildings safety and compliance with a  water test …

By Celia Young |March 5, 2025 - 3:30PM
Do New Yorkers need earthquake insurance?

… of when a policy is going to expire for example  Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an …

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

… In other words a landlord cant simply slap a window on a home office and call it a bedroom Interior windows cannot be …

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