We represent a Tenant Association who organized a rent strike in an effort to compel the landlord to correct pervasive housing code violations. Upon investigation, the tenants discovered that their building had been altered since the last Certificate of Occupancy (“C of O”), from 1970,…
The Manhattan law firm of Himmelstein Gribben & Joseph has long been a New York City mainstay for its proven advocacy of broad-based tenants challenged by unfair – and often unlawful – landlord actions. We duly note on our website that our practiced legal team diligently…
Looking for your first apartment in New York? You probably have many questions and possibly some apprehension as you begin your search. There are ways, however, to make the search a little easier. It helps to understand the types of issues you may be facing in your…
Actualmente la ciudad de Nueva York tiene una población estimada de 8,5 millones de habitantes, de los cuales casi 2 millones de personas son de descendencia hispana. Muchos de ellos alquilan apartamentos y casas en varios suburbios alrededor de esta gran metrópolis. Es importante conocer…
There’s no doubt New York is an expensive city. We’ve all heard of young renters working hard and struggling to make ends meet, but it turns out these struggles aren’t limited to people in their 20s. It’s becoming common for people in their 30s or 40s…
Affordability is one of the biggest issues facing renters in New York. No matter your economic situation, finding affordable housing can be a challenge with rising rents leading to displacement across the city. The Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD) tracks displacement across New York and…
The Manhattan law firm of Himmelstein Gribben & Joseph has long been a New York City mainstay for its proven advocacy of broad-based tenants challenged by unfair – and often unlawful – landlord actions. We duly note on our website that our practiced legal team diligently…
Is your landlord threatening to terminate your commercial lease? You may be able to get a Yellowstone injunction to give you time to cure the alleged breach of the lease, or to defend the case without risking eviction if you lose. When a commercial tenant…
Rent-stabilized, rent-controlled and Mitchell-Lama apartments are a valuable commodity in New York City. For many families, a unit may represent their greatest asset. State and city laws recognize that value by establishing rules that allow these residences to be transferred to others without the loss…
New York State Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) champions the rights of renters and meaningful tenant safeguards against bad-faith and profit-hungry urban landlords. She noted recently that she is “far more optimistic than I’ve ever been in my adult life” concerning near-horizon prospects for significant pro-tenant reforms.…
It is hardly surprising that legions of New York City co-op unit owners routinely seek to secure tenants for their apartments via a rental or subletting arrangement. That is simply an urban housing reality. Dwelling owners are sometimes real estate investors with deeds to multiple…
Finding an apartment in New York City can be a struggle. Finding an affordable apartment, however, can seem downright impossible. This is why some individuals look to Housing Connect to apply for housing that is more cost effective. In 2013, Housing Connect created a lottery system in…
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