I Want to Renovate My Rental. How Much Trouble Can I Get Into?Tenants need landlord's permission for renovations, or risk penalties.Unauthorized updates can violate lease terms, but courts may vary in rulings.Renovations must comply with city codes to ensure habitability.
Affordable housing lottery open at Gowanus Canal TowersThe Gowanus Canal towers offer affordable housing options in a competitive market, highlighting a growing trend in urban development.
Landlords Register Tens of Thousands More Rent-Regulated Apartments Under Threat of FinesThe state law has led to a sharp rise in compliance for registering rent-stabilized apartments due to new hefty penalties.
Bath Beach Families Fight For Their Homes 8 Months After EvictionFamilies in Bath Beach are fighting to re-enter their rent-stabilized homes after being displaced for nearly eight months.