tenants

Ask Sam: Our building was condemned after being damaged by construction next door. Who is supposed to help us?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 9, 2022 - 9:30AM

Ask Sam: Can I take over my grandmother's rent-stabilized apartment if I’m not on the lease?

… … The most fundamental rule for succeeding a relative in a rentstabilized apartment is that you lived in the apartment … lease thats harmful to your case as its an admission you werent living there Its also common Himmelstein says for … want to stay in this apartment What are my options … Rent … Affordable Housing … Ask a Renters Rights Lawyer … landlords …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 23, 2022 - 9:30AM

Roommates + Landlords

Our landlord misled us about a flood. How can we protect our place?

By Alanna Schubach |February 14, 2022 - 9:35AM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: I owe six months of back rent. What happens now that evictions are allowed in NYC?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |January 26, 2022 - 9:30AM

The Search

I paid a broker's fee to a broker who also does jobs for the building. Was he entitled to the fee?

By Alanna Schubach |January 24, 2022 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

Ask Sam: What is a 'horizontal multiple dwelling,' and is it rent stabilized?

… … When a building has fewer than six units but is combined with neighboring … are financially legally and physically connected it may be rentstabilized says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer with the … residential and commercial tenants and tenant associations Rentstabilization status applies to buildings that were …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |January 12, 2022 - 9:30AM