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

… Searching for an apartment in New York City is always challenging even … court searcheither erroneously or notthere are valid reasons to try to get your name removed Attorney James … court to formalize an agreement with your landlord about moving out of an apartment you may be able to prevent your …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Could a more careful online search have stopped the ‘Monster Tenant’?

… a clue to his new behavior She pulled up his LinkedIn profile website education and Instagram but everything seemed … Renters who feel they are being discriminated against can  file a complaint with the NYC Commission on Human Rights or …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 19, 2024 - 9:30AM
How NYC’s new rent reforms affect you even if you’re not a stabilized tenant: A blacklist ban, security deposit limit, & more

… New Yorks landmark rent reforms didnt go as far as extending protections to … certain financial requirements through income or credit checks That will now be illegal This could mean more … says if the landlord is only able to rerent at a reduced price the tenant  who broke the lease might still need to …

By Emily Myers |December 24, 2019 - 10:00AM