During his State of the City address last year, Mayor Bill de Blasio pitched legalizing basement apartments citywide. That proposal hasn’t progressed much, but state officials are now taking steps to push that vision forward. A recently introduced bill would require...
Real Estate
These startups want to guarantee your rent
Companies like Flex, Till and NestEgg have raised cash to put renters on flexible payment plans. Flex and NestEgg have gone as far as fronting monthly payments to landlords. And San Francisco-based rental marketplace Zumper followed suit this summer when it rolled out...
State bill would soften blow for commercial tenants who break leases
On Wednesday, the state Assembly passed a bill that would require commercial landlords to minimize damages against a tenant who vacates their property before the lease expires. When a tenant breaks a lease, the bill would require landlords to “take reasonable and...
Lawyers of Distinction
The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Adam Kalish of Brooklyn, has been certified as a member. The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States. Lawyers of Distinction shall not...
Combining Coop and Condo apartments
Combining Two Co-ops Or Condos https://nyti.ms/2tj0dSt
The true story of the city’s unfair property taxes
The true story of the city's unfair property taxes http://bit.ly/2qrjO0O via @crainsnewyork
Landlords furious over possible bedbug disclosure law
Landlords furious over possible bedbug disclosure law http://nyp.st/2pc1JVl via @nypmetro
Tax Assessments
A record number of New Yorkers are contesting their property tax bill http://bit.ly/2nTQkHZ via @crainsnewyork
Central Brooklyn 1.4 Billion Plan
Cuomo's $1.4 Billion Plan for Brooklyn Stirs Fears of Gentrification https://nyti.ms/2nkE3Qi