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An apartment wall with cracks above a sofa.

Roommates + Landlords

Does your apartment need repairs? Here are three sample letters you can send to your landlord to request fixes

By Celia Young |July 6, 2023 - 2:30PM

Renovation

How to carve out a chic, comfortable home office in your NYC apartment or townhouse

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 3, 2023 - 9:30AM

Renovation

My cabinets are falling apart and my landlord says I'll owe a contractor $7,000 to fix them. What are my rights?

By Emily Myers |January 30, 2023 - 12:30PM

Renovation

Ask Sam: Can I do the repairs myself in my NYC rent-stabilized apartment?

… changes 30 years agoor you never got it in writingyour current landlord still cant give you any legal trouble for it … They cant have it both ways Whoever makes the repairs your rent shouldnt go up as a result In the past landlords were … riddled with problems Can I get my landlord to move me to a new one sponsored Read all our Ask a Renters Rights Lawyer …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |March 23, 2022 - 12:30PM

Design + Architecture

How do I get the landlord to turn our roof into a comfortable space to hang out?

… any mechanical equipment and ensuring that using the roof does not void the waterproofing systems warranty she says If … it comes to making the building more appealing to future rentersyou may be able to persuade him You are on the right … desirable which creates a stronger demand for the owners rentals in the marketplace with less turnover and possibly …

By Alanna Schubach |June 1, 2021 - 1:30PM