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Woman Hands Taking Care of Growing Young Marijuana Plants in A Pot

Can my NYC landlord really make me trash my cannabis plants?

By Celia Young |September 12, 2025 - 9:30AM

Marijuana in a pot on the windowsill. Home cultivation of medical cannabis.

Yes, NYC renters can grow weed in their apartments. But don’t flaunt your flora

… and owners gained the right to cultivate cannabis at home thanks to the state legislation from 2021 that just … cause them to lose a federal benefit according to the OCMs FAQ on home cultivation Still its best to keep your cannabis … cycle If your unit starts to reek you could disturb your neighbors Cannabis has a very distinct odor and Im sure …

By Celia Young |August 7, 2024 - 5:00PM

Man opening window in brick apartment building

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Summer in the city: How to make NYC apartment living more bearable

By Jennifer White Karp |July 10, 2024 - 9:30AM

A cup of baking soda sits on a bathroom sink.

Small Projects + DIY

How I got the smell of my neighbor’s cigarette smoke out of my bathroom

By Celia Young |July 25, 2023 - 3:30PM

Small Projects + DIY

How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?

… your neighbor Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … its a negative interaction Theres also a chance your lease includes specific language discouraging objectionable … … Small Projects + DIY … DIY … odors … Realty Bites … Rent … smoking … How do I keep my neighbors smoke and …

By Celia Young |July 18, 2023 - 12:30PM