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Under the ADU program, owners of one- and two-family buildings can turn extra space into rental units.

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The election of Zohran Mamdani has come as no surprise to real estate professionals in New York. The question is: Now what?

The start of heat season brings added requirements for those on the list.

You must file a special proceeding to have the occupants removed.

Regulations prohibit allocating the cost of required services through any formula, including RUBS.

Q: I’ve seen reports of immigration authorities demanding that landlords turn over tenant information. What should I do if ICE agents ask me for information about my tenants or access to my building?

How do you calculate the rent increase for a renewal lease on an apartment where a DHCR order cutting the rent for reduced services is in effect on Sept. 30, 2025? 

The new law is expected to go into effect in January 2026.

The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act officially took effect June 11. This legislation changes the rules for broker fees in New York City.