We recently noted for readers the results of the June 26 vote taken by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board on rent-stabilized lease increases. The RGB decided to raise rents 1.5% and 2.5%, respectively, on one-year and two-year lease terms effective October 1 of…
The definitive decision annually reached by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board on rent-stabilized lease increases was announced on June 26. It hardly went unnoticed. An amped-up and passionate response to the RGB’s dictate was indeed expected, for numerous reasons. A whopping 44% of…
New York City legislators have been notably busy over the past several months drafting local laws that a recent New York Law Journal article notes are intended to materially expand tenant protections. The newly enacted statutory housing provisions apply to rent-stabilized and rent-controlled residents across…
A recent in-depth article on rent-stabilized housing in New York City and disputes that end up in Housing Court leads off with the assertion that, for legions of people, the term “gentrification” has unsettling connotations. In fact, it is “a dirty word.” It’s not hard…
As property values in the city continue to increase, many landlords are looking to cash in – regardless of laws protecting tenants’ rights. Many buildings are being sold to unscrupulous investors hoping to turn a quick profit by making life miserable for rent-regulated tenants and…
Although many New Yorkers hear the term co-op or condominium conversion from time to time, they might understandably not command a solid grasp of what that entails or signifies legally. That’s not surprising, right? As the saying goes, “Until it happens to you … .”…
New York is unique. It can be dirty, but the 24/7 bustle of life can be invigorating. Demand for living space is high, making reasonable rents hard to come by. Even those who have lived in rented apartments or owned cooperatives for years face legal…
It is likely the case that a good many New York City residents aren’t exactly sure what the status of their leased apartment is or how to find accurate information concerning that important matter. And it is important, obviously, given the complex and frenetic nature of the…
Himmelstein Gribben & Joseph attorneys provide strong and proven representation to NYC tenants, condo unit owners and co-op shareholders across the virtual universe of housing-related concerns. We note on our Manhattan law firm’s website that HGJ advocates on behalf of our valued clients “in disputes over evictions,…
Any article discussing Facebook might reasonably lead off with reference to its size and clout. A recent New York Times piece refers to the company as an “advertising behemoth,” which is certainly the case. Reportedly, Facebook users total more than two billion a month. The…
Building repairs and renovations can take months or years to complete. And in some situations, current tenants may not benefit from the work, especially in cases where renovations are for converting a building into condos. Construction is notoriously difficult to live with. It is often…
Last month after 6 years of caucusing with the NY State Senate Republicans, the “Independent Democratic Conference” or “IDC” dissolved and their 8 members have rejoined the New York State Senate Democrats. With the reunification of the Senate Democrats there is new hope that pro-tenant…
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