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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Open HPD Violations and What Each Status Means
An open HPD violation is still active on the city's record, whether or not the landlord has made the repair. Learn how violations open and close, what each status code means, and how to judge them before you rent.
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Pre-War vs New Construction: Which Has Fewer Violations?
Uncover if pre-war buildings (pre-1940s) or new construction (post-2000) have fewer violations in NYC and SF. Explore code evolution, safety standards...
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Should I Avoid Buildings Owned by Specific Management Companies?
Should I avoid buildings owned by specific management companies? Spot poor maintenance, high turnover, legal disputes, unresponsive teams, and pest is...
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What Are ECB Violations and Should I Care?
Uncover what ECB violations mean in NYC, from $10,000+ fines to critical hazards. Learn types, misconceptions, differences from other citations, and r...
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What Does "No Heat/Hot Water" on 311 Data Really Mean?
Uncover what 'No Heat/Hot Water' on NYC 311 data really means. Learn Housing Code standards, legal temps, complaint categories, and tenant rights. Get...
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What Does "Unsafe Building" Mean on NYC Records?
Uncover what 'Unsafe Building' means on NYC records: legal definitions, DOB Class 1/2 criteria, structural failures, fire hazards, and violations. Sea...
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What Does a Holdover Eviction Mean?
Uncover what a holdover eviction means when tenants stay past lease end. Learn definitions, distinctions, legal steps, state laws, costs, and alternat...
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What Red Flags Should I Look for in Building Data?
What red flags should you look for in building data? Learn to spot missing datasets, inconsistent formats, outliers, time jumps, flatlines, and imposs...
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What's Included When You Check a Building on NYC Open Data?
Discover what's included when you check a building on NYC Open Data. Explore BIN/BBL lookup, owner info, DOB permits, HPD violations, units, stories, ...