NYC Renter Guides

Checklists and walkthrough tips you can use on a tour. with photos and tables included.

What Are NYC Heat Season Laws?

Ever woken up shivering in your NYC apartment during winter, wondering if

What Are Quiet Hours in NYC Apartment Buildings?

Ever been jolted awake at 2 a.m. by a neighbor's bass-thumping party in your

What Are Stop Work Orders and Why Do They Matter?

Uncover what stop work orders are, their legal foundation in OSHA, EPA, and building codes, plus common triggers like safety hazards. Learn impacts, p...

What Are the NYC Rent Guidelines Board Increases for This Year?

Struggling to budget for your NYC apartment with rent hikes looming? The

What Are Window Guard Laws in NYC?

Imagine a child's heartbreaking fall from a high-rise window-tragedies that

What Can a Landlord Legally Deduct from a Security Deposit in NYC?

Ever gotten your security deposit back from a NYC landlord and scratched

What Can I Do About Noisy Neighbors in NYC?

Ever lie awake at 2 a.m. while your upstairs neighbors blast music like it's

What Do DOHMH Pest Inspection Results Mean?

Unravel DOHMH pest inspection results in NYC: learn what triggers checks, decode Grade 1-3 violations, understand the process, and master corrective a...

What Do I Do If My Landlord Won't Return My Security Deposit?

'Picture this: You''ve moved out, cleaned up, and now your landlord''s ghosting

What Do I Do If My NYC Apartment Has Mold?

Spot a fuzzy black patch in your NYC apartment's corner? That sneaky mold

What Do I Do If My NYC Apartment Has No Heat?

It's freezing in your NYC apartment, and the heat's gone AWOL-right when

What Documents Do I Need to Rent an Apartment in NYC?

Scrambling for NYC keys only to hit a paperwork wall? You're not alone-landlords