NYC renter guides

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

Can My Landlord Refuse to Renew My Rent Stabilized Lease?

Oct 20, 2018

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

Can My Landlord Retaliate Against Me for Complaining?

Oct 20, 2018

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

Can Renters Be Excluded from Building Amenities in NYC?

Oct 20, 2018

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

Does My NYC Apartment Need to Have a Smoke Detector?

Oct 20, 2018

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

Does My NYC Building Need to Have a Doorman?

Oct 20, 2018

'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?

Oct 20, 2018

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?

Oct 20, 2018

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?

Oct 20, 2018

'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?

Oct 20, 2018

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

How Do I Check If My Landlord Is on the Worst Landlords List?

Oct 20, 2018

Ever signed a lease only to discover your landlord ignores repairs, slaps