NYC Renter Guides
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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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Does My NYC Apartment Need to Have a Smoke Detector?
Imagine waking up to smoke in your NYC apartment -but no blaring alarm. Terrifying,
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Does My NYC Building Need to Have a Doorman?
'Picture this: Your NYC apartment buzzer goes unanswered, and you''re left
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Good Cause Eviction in NYC
New York's Good Cause Eviction Law limits when a landlord can refuse to renew your lease or push through a steep rent hike. Here is who it covers, what counts as good cause, and this year's rent increase figure.
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How Do I File a 311 Complaint Against My Landlord in NYC?
NYC's 311 system handles over 2.5 million service requests annually, with
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How Do I Request My Apartment's Rent History in NYC?
Ever faced a shady rent hike in your NYC apartment and wondered, "Is this
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How Long Does a Landlord Have to Fix a Violation in NYC?
'Picture this: your NYC apartment''s heat cuts out mid-winter, or mold creeps
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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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How Much Notice Must My Landlord Give Before Raising Rent?
'Picture this: Your landlord drops a rent hike notice that feels way too
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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 Broker Fees and the FARE Act
Since June 2025, the FARE Act means the party who hires a broker pays for it, not the tenant. Here is what a landlord can still charge you, how to spot an illegal fee, and where to complain if charged one.
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NYC Rent Guidelines Board Increases by Lease Year
The Rent Guidelines Board sets a different increase every year, and which one applies depends on your lease start date. Here is the order in effect now, the freeze starting October 1, and how to tell which applies.