Alanna Schubach
Contributing writer
Contributing editor Alanna Schubach has over a decade of experience as a New York City-based freelance journalist. She has written about real estate for Brick Underground, Mansion Global, and Barron's. She has also contributed features, essays, and op-eds to The Nation, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The Village Voice. She won a National Association of Real Estate Editors’ silver award in 2018 for her Ask an Expert column for Brick Underground. She is also a fiction writer and a creative writing teacher, and currently lives in Brooklyn.
Posts by Alanna Schubach:
Ask Sam: What changes to rent stabilization laws are possible in the upcoming year?
October 10, 2018 - 10:00 AM
If Democrats take over the State Senate, it could mean major changes for New York City renters.
Read More My no-pet building is now allowing emotional-support animals, but I'm afraid of dogs. What can I do?
October 1, 2018 - 09:00 AM
The law gives priority to residents who require an emotional support animal over the pet-averse.
Read More Ask Sam: My rent-stabilized building is being sold. How do I protect myself from being pushed out?
September 26, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Banding together with your fellow tenants is an effective way to safeguard against landlord harassment.
Read More My co-op board wants to change management companies, but I think it's a bad idea. What should I do?
September 24, 2018 - 09:00 AM
It's not necessarily a bad idea to change management companies, but your board should make sure to have in place a thorough vetting process.
Read More I found out my apartment is illegal, and now my landlord wants to evict me. Can I get rent money back?
September 17, 2018 - 10:00 AM
While you are legally entitled to withhold rent for an illegal apartment, it will be difficult to get back rent you've already paid.
Read More Ask Sam: What happens if my building doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy?
September 10, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Most buildings in NYC are required to have an up-to-date certificate of occupancy—-and if your building doesn't have one, or has one that is out of date, you may be entitled to withhold your rent payments.
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