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 Many Elevators Should a NYC High-Rise Have?
'Picture this: you''re late for a meeting in a soaring NYC high-rise, tapping
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How Much Can a NYC Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit?
Ever signed a NYC lease only to face a security deposit demand that feels
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How Much Can a NYC Landlord Charge for an Application Fee?
'Picture this: You''re eyeing that perfect NYC apartment, only to face a
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Is My Landlord Required to Provide Laundry in NYC?
Staring at a pile of laundry with no washer in sight? In NYC, your landlord
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NYC Heat Season Laws
NYC heat season runs October 1 to May 31 with fixed indoor temperature minimums, day and night. Here is what the law requires, who it covers, what it costs a landlord to break it, and what changed in 2026.
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The NYC Worst Landlords Watchlist and How to Search It
Search the NYC Public Advocate's Worst Landlord Watchlist by address or name, see how the ranking works, and check three other HPD enforcement lists it leaves out.
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What Are My Rights If My Landlord Harasses Me?
Imagine your landlord banging on your door at midnight, yelling threats,
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What Are My Rights If My NYC Apartment Has Roaches?
Spot a roach scurrying across your NYC kitchen floor at midnight? You're
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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
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What Is a Class A, B, or C Violation in NYC?
Got a notice from NYC's Department of Buildings? Don't panic-yet. Those Class
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What Is the Warranty of Habitability in NYC?
Imagine coming home to no heat in the dead of a NYC winter or leaking ceilings