What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… Searching for an apartment in New York City is always … involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded  tenant blacklistand then found yourself seemingly shunned by … changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 however landlords can no longer refuse to rent to someone solely based on …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Can we just get rid of the tenant blacklist altogether?

… Though the term tenant blacklist may sound a touch dramatic this particular … about the actual cases  for instanceis there any reason we cant do away with this practice altogether Well yes Since …

By Virginia K. Smith |October 24, 2016 - 8:59AM
A new bill aims to take on the infamous "tenant blacklist"—but is it enough to help renters?

… Its no secret that the socalled tenant blacklist has been the bane of New York City renters pretty much since its inception Since blacklists are comprised of public housing court …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 19, 2016 - 1:45PM