Realty Bites

Classic pre-war style brick apartment buildings stand closely together, showing the density of new york city
The Search
Do I have to pay a broker fee to sublet a NYC apartment?
By Celia Young |October 30, 2024 - 10:00AM
Buildings on the Lower East Side of Manhattan
Affordable Housing
I filed a rent overcharge complaint two years ago. How do I get DHCR to respond?

… for lowincome individuals After you file you will get an index number assigned to the case Then you need to print out …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 24, 2024 - 2:30PM
New York City - glass skyscrapers in Hudson Yards with sunlight shining in the skyline background
The Search
How long does it take to find out if my NYC housing lottery application was accepted?
By Celia Young |September 25, 2024 - 3:00PM
In Manhattan, a glimpse at a New York city residential building, with its famous exterior fire escape staircase.
Roommates + Landlords
I’m afraid of a squatter in my building. Can I break my lease without a penalty?
By Celia Young |September 4, 2024 - 9:30AM
Red brick apartment building in Park Slope in the evening
Roommates + Landlords
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?
By Celia Young |August 19, 2024 - 10:30AM
The concept of moving rooms and new houses, Asian teenage and elderly women, mother and daughter are chatting During the use of the laptop. stock photo
Roommates + Landlords
As a personal guarantor, how much does my kid’s NYC landlord really need to know about my finances?
By Celia Young |August 13, 2024 - 12:30PM
brick underground reality bites
The Search
I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 9, 2024 - 12:30PM
Woman standing in front of wall with mold and talking on cell phone stock photo
Roommates + Landlords
How do I force the landlord to remediate my mold-infested apartment?
By Celia Young |July 29, 2024 - 12:00PM
Large apartment building in Bedford Park in the Bronx stands out against a clear blue sky in New York, USA.
The Search
I went to a showing for a no-fee rental. Why did the agent ask for a broker fee?
By Celia Young |July 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Young freelancer woman get over paperwork while working from living room stock photo
The Search
No, you're probably not ‘subleasing’ an individual room in a NYC apartment. Here’s why
By Celia Young |July 10, 2024 - 3:30PM