NYC Renter Guides

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

Can My Landlord Lie About Rent Stabilization Status?

Discover if your landlord can lie about rent stabilization status. Learn key laws, differences from rent control, penalties for false claims, and veri...

Can My Landlord Raise My Rent If I'm Rent Stabilized?

Your landlord just slipped a rent hike notice under your door- panic mode

Can My Landlord Refuse to Renew My Rent Stabilized Lease?

Imagine opening your rent-stabilized lease renewal notice-only to find it's

Can My Landlord Retaliate Against Me for Complaining?

Imagine complaining about a leaky roof, only to get slapped with an eviction

Can Renters Be Excluded from Building Amenities in NYC?

Imagine eyeing that sleek NYC gym or rooftop lounge in your building-only

Do Buildings with More Heat Complaints Have Bad Landlords?

Discover if buildings with frequent heat complaints signal bad landlords. This NYC analysis (2015-2023) examines HPD data, violation rates, and trends...

Does My NYC Apartment Need to Have a Smoke Detector?

Imagine waking up to smoke in your NYC apartment -but no blaring alarm. Terrifying,

Does My NYC Building Need to Have a Doorman?

'Picture this: Your NYC apartment buzzer goes unanswered, and you''re left

Does My NYC Landlord Have to Put My Security Deposit in a Bank?

Ever handed over your hard-earned security deposit to a NYC landlord, only

How Do I Check a Building's Bed Bug History Before Renting?

Imagine unpacking in your new apartment, only to discover bed bugs already

How Do I Check If a NYC Building Has Violations Before I Rent?

'Picture this: You sign a lease on your dream NYC apartment, only to discover

How Do I Check If a NYC Building Is Well Managed?

Ever stepped into a NYC apartment building that looked perfect online, only