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Renovation concept - room in old building during restoration stock photo

Affordable Housing

My landlord wants to renovate my rent-stabilized apartment. Can I pay for the upgrade to avoid a rent hike?

By Celia Young |May 1, 2024 - 3:30PM

In New York City, United States this older residential building viewed from the High Line has old fashioned fire escapes visible on its exterior.

Troubleshooting

How can I check if my NYC apartment building is fire-code compliant?

By Celia Young |March 6, 2024 - 11:34AM

Troubleshooting

How can I make a neighboring building owner take down scaffolding that's been up for years?

… version of this article contained writing and reporting by Alanna Schubach … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline …

By Celia Young |January 16, 2024 - 5:30PM

Historic buildings at the intersection of Mercer Street and West 4th Street in New York City.

Affordable Housing

The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline for renters who would otherwise struggle with unpredictable …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM

Troubleshooting

How do I compile an impressive-looking co-op board package?

… clarify … Updated July 2016 with additional reporting from Alanna Schubach This article was first published on April 7 2014 … …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |July 18, 2016 - 8:59AM

Buy Affordable Housing

What does it mean when an apartment has a 'tenant in place,' and why would you buy one?

… A previous version of this story contained reporting by Alanna Schubach Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller …

By Celia Young |February 14, 2024 - 3:55PM

Neighborhood Intel

How much do river views cost?

… was originally published on April 24 2014 and updated by Alanna Schubach on July 28 2016 … Related posts How to buy a NYC …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |July 29, 2016 - 10:15AM

Affordable Housing

Section 8 rent assistance vouchers: A guide for New Yorkers

… of this article included writing and reporting by Alanna Schubach … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline …

By Emily Myers |April 13, 2022 - 12:30PM

Long Island City waterfront with Empire State Building seen at night.

Negotiating + Financing

Is now a good time to refinance my mortgage? How long will it take?

… versions of this article contained reporting and writing by Alanna Schubach … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline …

By Celia Young |August 12, 2024 - 5:00PM

Mountains

Which town is right for you? A beginner's guide to the Catskills

By Beth Stebner |June 1, 2016 - 11:59AM