How to avoid renting an illegal apartment in NYC

… up at 236 East 178th St to add bedrooms made a confusing labyrinth for firefighters responding to the conflagration In … or owners word that everything is kosher A little bit of homework can spare you major headaches … Basement danger … … any HPD violations for issues such as lack of heat and hot water But what if you have already moved into an apartment …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 15, 2018 - 9:00AM