NYC Renter Guides

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

Can I Get a Rent Reduction If My Landlord Has Open Violations?

Imagine discovering leaky ceilings , faulty wiring, or pest infestations

Can I Get Out of My Lease If My Building Is Under Construction?

'Imagine waking up to jackhammers at dawn, dust clouding your apartment,

Can I Have a Roommate in My NYC Apartment?

Craving extra cash or company in your cramped NYC apartment? Adding a roommate

Can I Look Up Housing Court Cases by Address in NYC?

Can I look up Housing Court cases by address in NYC? Yes, via eCourts portal. Learn step-by-step how to search eviction records, disputes, and outcome...

Can I Negotiate Rent on a NYC Apartment?

Imagine snagging a NYC apartment for 10% less just by asking the right way-sounds

Can I Rent an Apartment with Active HPD Violations?

Wondering if you can rent an apartment with active HPD violations? Discover what they mean, tenant rights under NYC law, eviction risks, and landlord ...

Can I Request an Inspection Before Moving Out to Protect My Deposit?

Ever faced a sneaky deposit deduction for "wear and tear" that wasn't your

Can I See a Building's 311 Complaint History Before Renting?

Imagine signing a lease only to discover your new home has a history of chronic

Can I Sublet My NYC Apartment?

Craving a summer escape from NYC but dreading an empty apartment and lost

Can I Sue My Landlord for Ignoring Violations?

Imagine waking up to moldy walls , no heat in winter, or leaking ceilings-your

Can I Use My Security Deposit as Last Month's Rent in NYC?

'Picture this: You''re packing up your NYC apartment, eyeing that security

Can I Withhold Rent for a Pest Infestation in NYC?

New York Real Property Law 235-b guarantees every NYC tenant a warranty of