NYC Renter Guides

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

How to Check for Active Construction Permits Before Renting

Learn how to check for active construction permits before renting to avoid unsafe homes, code violations, evictions, and deposit losses. Discover step...

How to Check for Mouse and Rat Complaints in NYC Buildings

Learn how to check for mouse and rat complaints in NYC buildings using the 311 database and Open Data Portal. Search by address or BBL, understand Hea...

How to Check Heat Complaints Before Renting in NYC

Avoid freezing winters in NYC rentals. Learn how to check heat complaints before renting in NYC using 311, HPD, and Open Data portals. Master NYC heat...

How to Check if a Building Has Chronic Heat Problems

Struggling with scorching interiors and high AC bills? Learn how to check if a building has chronic heat problems using visual inspections, IR cameras...

How to Check if a Building Has Illegal Alterations

Discover how to check if a building has illegal alterations through property records, visual inspections, permit verification, and expert hires. Avoid...

How to Check if an NYC Apartment Is Rent Stabilized

Discover how to check if your NYC apartment is rent stabilized using DHCR database, HPD tools, lease reviews, and key indicators. Unlock capped rent i...

How to Check if HPD Violations Were Actually Fixed

Discover how to check if HPD violations were actually fixed in NYC. Learn to access HPDonline, DOB portals, get correction certifications, and inspect...

How to Check if My Landlord Has Housing Court Violations

Discover how to check if your landlord has housing court violations using NYC HPD, DOB NOW, PropertyShark, and JustFix.nyc. Learn to find owner detail...

How to Check if My Landlord Is Overcharging Me

Learn how to check if your landlord is overcharging you through illegal rent hikes, hidden fees, inflated utilities, and deposit issues. Review your l...

How to File a 311 Heat Complaint in NYC

Beat the NYC summer heat! Learn how to file a 311 heat complaint when indoor temps exceed legal limits. Discover eligibility, gather evidence, use pho...

How to Find Out Who Owns My NYC Building

Learn how to find out who owns your NYC building using free ACRIS tools. Get your address, BBL, search deeds, and decode LLC owners for repairs and co...

How to Look Up Building Violations on HPD Online

Discover how to look up building violations on HPD online using address, BIN, or BBL. Learn to interpret open vs. closed violations, Class A/B/C types...