New York - Information on Renting Apartments
Resources for renters in New York on finding apartments, rental laws and landlord and tenant issues.
Different Types of Fee Apartments in New York City
In New York, apartments are broken up into three groups: fee, low-fee and no-fee apartments. Which one is best for you?
In New York, apartments are broken up into three groups: fee, low-fee and no-fee apartments. Which one is best for you?
Four Tips for New York Renters
Looking for an apartment in the Big Apple? Here are tips from a veteran renter on working with brokers and considering co-ops as an option.
Looking for an apartment in the Big Apple? Here are tips from a veteran renter on working with brokers and considering co-ops as an option.
Reporting an Apartment Maintenance Problem in New York City
This article explains when and how to file a complaint, and what will happen after you do. From the Department of Housing and Preservation, the city department that oversees apartments.
This article explains when and how to file a complaint, and what will happen after you do. From the Department of Housing and Preservation, the city department that oversees apartments.
New York City's Rodent Complaint Form
Got a rodent infestation in your apartment? Fill out this form, and the city will inspect your apartment and determine removal and clean-up methods.
Got a rodent infestation in your apartment? Fill out this form, and the city will inspect your apartment and determine removal and clean-up methods.
Dealing With Bedbugs in New York City
This New York Times article explains the procedures for working with a landlord on eradicating bedbugs.
This New York Times article explains the procedures for working with a landlord on eradicating bedbugs.
Tenant's Rights Guide for the State of New York
From the State Attorney General's office. Discusses rent stabilization and rent control, subletting, assigning leases, security deposits, terminating the lease and more.
From the State Attorney General's office. Discusses rent stabilization and rent control, subletting, assigning leases, security deposits, terminating the lease and more.
Legal Aid Society of New York
With offices in all five boroughs, the Legal Aid Society has a comprehensive website with helpful information on housing issues and a telephone hotline.
With offices in all five boroughs, the Legal Aid Society has a comprehensive website with helpful information on housing issues and a telephone hotline.
Legal Services for NYC
Legal services on civil matters, such as housing, for low-income residents.
Legal services on civil matters, such as housing, for low-income residents.
Queens Legal Services
Legal services for civil matters for residents of Queens, New York.
Legal services for civil matters for residents of Queens, New York.
Tenant.net
Information for New York City and New York state residents.
Information for New York City and New York state residents.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board
Very user friendly guide on renting in New York City from the New York City Rent Guidelines Board, which oversees rent stabilized buildings in the city.
Very user friendly guide on renting in New York City from the New York City Rent Guidelines Board, which oversees rent stabilized buildings in the city.
New York Regional Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Contact information for New York's regional fair housing office. They help tenants with their concerns about housing discrimination.
Contact information for New York's regional fair housing office. They help tenants with their concerns about housing discrimination.