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

… involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded  tenant blacklistand then found yourself seemingly shunned by … housing court data These changes are significant for many tenants who face eviction or seek a place they can afford … a rental blacklist … Landlords cant refuse to rent if they find out you have a complicated tenantlandlord history When …

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

… Theres a pivotal moment in  My Monster Tenant  a story published on Curbed that … she did another online search for the tenant looking for something in his background that she missed When she found a … for Housing Campaign which advocated for the legislation  nearly 750000 people in NYC have a conviction record almost …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 19, 2024 - 9:30AM
New law says NY landlords cannot reject you for being on the 'tenant blacklist'—but they might try anyway

… Residential NYC says he is sympathetic to people who live in buildings with a lack of services or no heat where there are … take a look at the specifics of a case I have put people in buildings who have had legal issues who have had a …

By Emily Myers |July 17, 2019 - 9:00AM
The Brick Underground Podcast: Your guide to the NYC tenant blacklist, and how to stay off of it

… Fishman of the firm Fishman Rozen James is a consumer and tenant advocate and perhaps the worlds foremost authority on the dreaded tenant blacklist Withholding rent is one of the primary … them on the podcast or elsewhere on the site  You can also find us on  iTunes   Stitcher and  SoundCloud Be sure to …

By Nathan Tempey |February 1, 2018 - 9:00AM
A new bill aims to take on the infamous "tenant blacklist"—but is it enough to help renters?

… to the next got a letter offering her a spot in a lowincome building However when she went to the interview the person … rent against landlords who are failing to maintain the building or provide other crucial services And frankly weve …

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