AG James re-regulates several Brooklyn apartment buildings263 apartments in Brooklyn were reinstated as rent-stabilized following an investigation into illegal deregulation and rent increases by a real estate corporation.
What Happens to My Rent When the Building's Tax Benefit Expires?Tenants may choose to renew their lease based on stabilization rights before benefits expire.Once 421-a benefits expire, rent stabilization protections typically end unless specific lease details are documented.
Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.
How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?Tenants in rent-stabilized apartments should confirm their rent status with the state, as the sale of the property doesn't affect this status.
Do I Have to Tell My Landlord About the Guest Staying With Me?Rent-stabilized tenants can have guests temporarily, typically for less than 30 days, without needing to declare them as roommates.
I'm Ending My Lease Early and Found the Landlord a New Tenant. Can He Refuse?Landlords often require replacements to meet strict financial criteria, leading to demands for guarantors who earn 80 times the rent. Broker fees can often be negotiated.
AG James re-regulates several Brooklyn apartment buildings263 apartments in Brooklyn were reinstated as rent-stabilized following an investigation into illegal deregulation and rent increases by a real estate corporation.
What Happens to My Rent When the Building's Tax Benefit Expires?Tenants may choose to renew their lease based on stabilization rights before benefits expire.Once 421-a benefits expire, rent stabilization protections typically end unless specific lease details are documented.
Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?Building staff must notify tenants before entering a rent-stabilized apartment, except in emergencies.
How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?Tenants in rent-stabilized apartments should confirm their rent status with the state, as the sale of the property doesn't affect this status.
Do I Have to Tell My Landlord About the Guest Staying With Me?Rent-stabilized tenants can have guests temporarily, typically for less than 30 days, without needing to declare them as roommates.
I'm Ending My Lease Early and Found the Landlord a New Tenant. Can He Refuse?Landlords often require replacements to meet strict financial criteria, leading to demands for guarantors who earn 80 times the rent. Broker fees can often be negotiated.
Could L.A.'s rezoning plan to boost housing supply cause more tenant displacement?Demolition of older housing units in Los Angeles is causing significant stress and displacement for low-income families facing rising rents.
Gowanus Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With $848 UnitsThe Union Channel Apartments offers affordable housing options starting at $848/month amidst Gowanus' redevelopment, featuring modern amenities and prime location.
Bed Stuy Affordable Housing Lottery OpensNew development offers rent-stabilized apartments aimed at affordability, starting at $1,869.Affordable housing options for families, with various income limits established for eligibility.
Empire State Dairy Affordable Housing Lottery OpensNew affordable housing lottery launched in East New York offering rent-stabilized apartments starting at $823 with various income restrictions.
Could L.A.'s rezoning plan to boost housing supply cause more tenant displacement?Demolition of older housing units in Los Angeles is causing significant stress and displacement for low-income families facing rising rents.
Gowanus Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With $848 UnitsThe Union Channel Apartments offers affordable housing options starting at $848/month amidst Gowanus' redevelopment, featuring modern amenities and prime location.
Bed Stuy Affordable Housing Lottery OpensNew development offers rent-stabilized apartments aimed at affordability, starting at $1,869.Affordable housing options for families, with various income limits established for eligibility.
Empire State Dairy Affordable Housing Lottery OpensNew affordable housing lottery launched in East New York offering rent-stabilized apartments starting at $823 with various income restrictions.
Their landlord overcharged them. Now these NYC tenants will split $15m.Blackstone has agreed to pay over $15 million to New York City renters affected by overcharges in rent-stabilized apartments, marking a historic settlement.
'Greedy' posh NYC school director, husband evicted for writing off rent-stabilized Tribeca padThe Dalton School admissions director and her husband are evicted for misusing a rent-stabilized apartment as a business address rather than a primary residence.
Op-Ed | Far left politics will hurt renters | amNewYorkVoters rejected leftist policies in the elections, highlighting financial concerns and the need for candidates to respect legal processes in housing policies.
Their landlord overcharged them. Now these NYC tenants will split $15m.Blackstone has agreed to pay over $15 million to New York City renters affected by overcharges in rent-stabilized apartments, marking a historic settlement.
'Greedy' posh NYC school director, husband evicted for writing off rent-stabilized Tribeca padThe Dalton School admissions director and her husband are evicted for misusing a rent-stabilized apartment as a business address rather than a primary residence.
Op-Ed | Far left politics will hurt renters | amNewYorkVoters rejected leftist policies in the elections, highlighting financial concerns and the need for candidates to respect legal processes in housing policies.
U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent StabilizationThe US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.
US Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to NY rent stabilization law | amNewYorkThe US Supreme Court's refusal to hear challenges to New York's rent stabilization law supports affordable housing regulations.
U.S. Supreme Court Won't Mull Nixing NYC Rent StabilizationThe US Supreme Court upheld New York's rent stabilization law, maintaining protections for a million rental units.
US Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to NY rent stabilization law | amNewYorkThe US Supreme Court's refusal to hear challenges to New York's rent stabilization law supports affordable housing regulations.
A Camera in the East Village, Capturing the Now and the Long AgoRent-stabilized apartments are crucial for fostering community and preserving New York's cultural identity.
Rent Was $325 a Month and the Piano FitThe emotional attachment to long-term homes and stable communities often outweighs financial considerations for residents in rent-controlled apartments.
75 Pierrepont St. in Brooklyn Heights Sells, Remains Rent-StabilizedThe sale of 75 Pierrepont St. signifies optimism in the NYC real estate market despite regulations affecting rent-stabilized properties.
AG Letitia James Fines Shamco Management $400,000 for Housing DiscriminationShamco Management Corp. illegally denied housing opportunities to low-income renters, leading to a significant penalty and commitment to rectify discriminatory practices.
The Benefits of Living in the Same Place for a Long TimeThe process of finding apartments has evolved significantly over the years due to technological advancements.Rent-stabilized apartments can provide a sense of financial security and freedom for individuals with fluctuating incomes.
LA County Wants to Cap Rent Hikes at 3%Landlords in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County may face new rent caps, with different percentage limits based on property type.
L.A. County wants to cap rent hikes at 3%. Landlords say that would push them to sellA proposal in L.A. County aims to limit rent hikes, with different percentages based on property types, to maintain housing affordability and support small landlords.
LA County Wants to Cap Rent Hikes at 3%Landlords in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County may face new rent caps, with different percentage limits based on property type.
L.A. County wants to cap rent hikes at 3%. Landlords say that would push them to sellA proposal in L.A. County aims to limit rent hikes, with different percentages based on property types, to maintain housing affordability and support small landlords.