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Ask Sam: Is it legal to rent out individual rooms in an apartment?

… … Its unlawful to occupy any classA multiple dwelling as a rooming house says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer who represents … as an SRO or hotel it is illegal for landlords to rent individual rooms to tenants for a number of reasons … that it could allow landlords to evade the maximum rent permitted by the Rent Stabilization Law and Code …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |January 9, 2019 - 10:00AM

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By Emily Myers |December 18, 2018 - 10:00AM

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6 tips on improving your relationship with your landlord

By Emily Myers |December 14, 2018 - 4:00PM

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Is this West Village studio for $395,000 a good investment or a legal headache?

… Is this the saddest apartment in New York City or an adorable first step into the real estate market … laws on these things which is before 1930 so it wouldnt be illegal because of its size In fact the building was built …

By Emily Myers |December 11, 2018 - 10:00AM

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New app helps New Yorkers figure out who owns their building

By Nikki M. Mascali |December 5, 2018 - 3:00PM

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My landlord won't accept my lease co-signer. What do I do?

By Alanna Schubach |November 12, 2018 - 12:00PM

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Ask Sam: My rent-stabilized building is being sold. How do I protect myself from being pushed out?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |September 26, 2018 - 10:00AM

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I found out my apartment is illegal, and now my landlord wants to evict me. Can I get rent money back?

… … Its unlikely youll be able to recoup the rent youve already paid but you may be entitled to sue your landlord if they misrepresented the apartment when they … will go floor by floor of the building and explain how each can be used says Catharine Grad partner at Grad Weinraub LLP …