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Roommates + Landlords

Ask Sam: My rental wasn’t ready when I moved in. Is that constructive eviction?

… … For the conditions in your apartment to be considered constructive eviction you have to move in … in several ways They can stay in their units and withhold rent forcing their landlords to take them to housing court … Ask Sam Repairs are forcing me to move out for a month Should my landlord pay me to relocate sponsored Ask …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |November 10, 2021 - 9:30AM

Ask Sam: What happens when a rental building leaves the Mitchell-Lama program?

… was built before 1974 when it exits MitchellLama it must enter the rent stabilization program and the rent … with services that are required under MitchellLama and thus must be provided under rent stabilization Tenants should …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |September 25, 2019 - 10:00AM

Ask Sam: I’m a rent-stabilized tenant in a condo building. How do I get my landlord to paint my place?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 10, 2021 - 9:30AM

Residential street in Manhattan

Negotiating + Financing

Buying for the first time in NYC? Be sure to prep your finances first

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 14, 2026 - 11:30AM

When a pet friendly building isn’t friendly at all—and how to handle it

… you may be able to come to some agreement that the dog must wear a service or support harness on the property …

By Emily Myers |October 7, 2021 - 12:30PM

Ask Sam: How do I start a tenant association?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |October 28, 2020 - 9:30AM

10 things to consider before living in a NYC apartment with a balcony

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 4, 2021 - 4:00PM

I pay my rent on time every month. Can that help me get a mortgage?

By Alanna Schubach |July 11, 2022 - 12:30PM

Design + Architecture

Quick ways to spruce up the bathroom in your NYC apartment

… She has used this in a few bathroom projects But you must use a vinyl wallpaper so that the walls can breath …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |December 18, 2020 - 3:00PM

Renting in NYC after college? 6 ways your apartment hunt will probably shock you

By Nikki M. Mascali |April 23, 2019 - 1:30PM