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The landlord from hell, and why my friend still lives in his building

By Mary Lowengard |December 28, 2021 - 10:30AM

Talking armored car robbery, Upper West Side nostalgia, and more with author Dan Wakin

By Marjorie Cohen |January 5, 2018 - 12:30PM

Ask Altagracia bathroom ceiling collapse lease break

Roommates + Landlords

Ask Altagracia: My bathroom ceiling collapsed and I'm worried about asbestos. Can I break the lease?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |May 28, 2025 - 9:30AM

The Expat Renter: A New Yorker's guide to the Hong Kong apartment hunt

By Julie Strickland |May 3, 2017 - 8:59AM

How to rent out your condo: A guide for owners

By Emily Myers |February 6, 2020 - 9:00AM

Sidewalk scaffolding

Troubleshooting

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

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

What are the most common questions first-time renters ask?

… filings bank statements investment records recommendation letters and job confirmation See a more detailed list here …

By Donna M. Airoldi |June 19, 2018 - 3:00PM

Ask Sam: My landlord has added several riders to my rent-stabilized lease. Is that legal?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |June 26, 2019 - 10:00AM

A bank rejected my mortgage application because of my bad credit score. How can I fix it?

By Alanna Schubach |May 13, 2019 - 12:00PM

An English expat shares his biggest real estate woes and surprises, and why NYC is still, nonetheless, perfect for foreigners

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |October 12, 2016 - 8:59AM