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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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, ...