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NYC Renter Guides
Built From Real Building Data.
Tenant rights, building violations, lease traps, pest issues, and how to research any NYC building before you sign — covering all 5 boroughs.
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How to Find Out Who Owns My NYC Building
Learn how to find out who owns your NYC building using free ACRIS tools. Get your address, BBL, search deeds, and decode LLC owners for repairs and co...
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How to Interpret 311 Complaint Data for Apartments
Master how to interpret 311 complaint data for apartments. Discover sources, categories like noise and pests, analysis tools from Excel to Python, tre...
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How to Look Up Building Violations on HPD Online
Discover how to look up building violations on HPD online using address, BIN, or BBL. Learn to interpret open vs. closed violations, Class A/B/C types...
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How to Look Up DHCR Rent Registration Records
Discover how to look up DHCR rent registration records to verify legal rents, check histories, and protect your rights as a NYC tenant. Follow our ste...
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How to Look Up Elevator Violations in NYC
Uncover NYC elevator violations fast using DOB BIS portal, PropertyShark, and NYC Open Data. Learn to search by address, decode EAPC-41 codes, and ens...
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How to Look Up Gas and Electrical Safety Violations
Learn how to look up gas and electrical safety violations using OSHA, CPSC databases, state authorities, and FOIA requests. Protect your home from hid...
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How to Look Up Landlord Complaints on Public Records
Discover how to look up landlord complaints on public records before renting. Uncover housing violations, tenant disputes, HUD complaints, and more vi...
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How to Look Up Marshal Evictions in NYC
Discover how to look up marshal evictions in NYC using DOF eCourt portal, Civil Court records, and Housing Court dockets. Learn marshal roles, evictio...
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How to Read HPD Bed Bug Complaints on NYC Open Data
Learn how to read HPD bed bug complaints on NYC Open Data. Navigate the portal, decode key columns like ComplaintNumber and status, filter infestation...
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How to Spot Fake "No Violations" Claims from Landlords
Learn how to spot fake 'No Violations' claims from landlords. Verify housing databases, decode red-flag language, and inspect properties to avoid rent...
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How to Tell if a Building Recently Sold
Discover how to tell if a building recently sold using public records, MLS sites, Zillow listings, and more. Unlock market insights for smart buying o...
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How to Tell if Construction Will Affect My Apartment
Learn how to tell if construction will affect your apartment by reviewing lease clauses on noise and disruptions, asking your landlord about plans, an...