Insights
Expert insights on NYC real estate for landlords — tenant screening, legal compliance, market reports, and property management.
NYC security deposit law for landlords: the one-month cap, the 14-day itemized statement, interest rules, and what a late letter actually costs.
Rent stabilized vs rent controlled: not the same thing, and in 2026 they move in opposite directions. What Order #58's 0% freeze means for NYC owners.
NYC parapet inspections under Local Law 126: the annual deadline, who can legally perform one, what it really costs, and the penalty DOB quietly added in 2025.
NYC scaffolding and sidewalk sheds for building owners: what a shed really costs, the five 2025 laws that changed the math, and how to get yours down.
Local Law 11 (FISP) explained for NYC building owners: Cycle 10 deadlines, sidewalk shed penalties, real costs, and what the October 1, 2026 rule change did and did not change.
A defective certificate of occupancy can bar you from collecting rent on the entire building — the exposure most NYC owners never price in. How to read your CO, look it up correctly, and know when you need an amendment.
Fixing the condition doesn't close a DOB violation — that's the mistake that costs NYC owners the most. A guide to violation classes, penalties, the Certificate of Correction process, and how open violations block a refinance or sale.
NYC landlord guide to HPD violations — classes, fines (updated for Local Law 71), how to clear violations, and when to bring in professional management.
NYC landlord-tenant law for property owners. Security deposits, rent stabilization, Good Cause Eviction, HSTPA, FARE Act — what to comply with in 2026.
NYC evictions cost landlords $30,000-$70,000+ and take 6-12 months. Step-by-step guide covering Good Cause Eviction, Housing Court, costs, and prevention.