Topic: Online Alerts

Good Cause Eviction Notices: When Are They Required?

March 2, 2026 | Eileen O'Toole Esq.

All NYC landlords must follow the law’s strict notice requirements.

Share Space Heater Safety Tips with Tenants

January 20, 2026 | Heather Stone

Space heaters account for one-third of home-heating fires and three-fourths of home-heating fire deaths.

Can You Turn Extra Space into an ‘Ancillary Dwelling Unit’?

November 10, 2025 | Eileen O'Toole Esq.

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

Landlord Groups React to Election of Mamdani as NYC’s Next Mayor

November 5, 2025 | Heather Stone

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

Check HPD’s Annual List of Buildings Subject to Heat Sensors Program

September 30, 2025 | Eileen O'Toole Esq.

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

When Tenant Dies, Don’t Automatically Lock Out Remaining Occupants

September 4, 2025 | Heather Stone

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

Don’t Charge Rent-Stabilized Tenants for Water Even if Lease Says Otherwise

August 12, 2025 | Eric Yoo

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

Responding to ICE Demands for Tenant Information

July 22, 2025 | Heather Stone

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?

Making a Lease Renewal Offer When a Rent Reduction Order Is in Effect

July 15, 2025

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?

New Signage Required for Rent-Stabilized Buildings

June 30, 2025 | Eric Yoo

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