Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units

… roaches which in part inspired her to run for office Why should we pay and get a lack of service Souffrant Forrest … hundreds of tenants in the city though some New Yorkers may not be aware of the impending sale of their building If … or refinance the properties would have to abide by the existing tenant leases Bloomberg reported Bankruptcy does …

By Celia Young |October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
New law aims to give NYC renters who served time a fair chance at housing

… The law creates protections for New Yorkers that have never existed before said Diane Johnston an attorney with the  … People who have a conviction in their history have yet another barrier A criminal history means someone is 10 times … how the criminal history impacted the decision Tenants should be given a chance to respond Johnston said In this …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports … and a stillongoing lawsuit  Under the FARE Act a renter can complain to DCWP if theyre being pressured to pay a … and the full URL of the listingthe name of any websites where the apartment was listed records of any conversations …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… Living in a New York City apartment means being in close proximity to … from about 19 percent over 2023 Residential noise accounts for approximately half of those including common nuisances … she said … Alert your landlord … Start by reviewing your lease or building policies for any quiet enjoyment clauses …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM