When a landlord refuses to make needed repairs to your apartment, you have a number of options available, including filing suit against the landlord to compel them to make the repairs.Before filing a case in the Housing Court, it is a good idea to document your...
Month: August 2014
New York commercial landlord sues over request to change locks
Times Square has long been a prime location in the world of New York commercial real estate. Whether it is for the construction, remodel, sale or lease of a building, contracts and agreements are drafted to ensure these actions are carried out properly. Although a...
Model, hedge fund manager in court over New York townhouse lease
A hedge fund manager and a model are the opposing parties in a lawsuit over the rental of a townhouse on East 19th Street in Manhattan. The fund manager rented the triplex from the model, who is now semi-retired but purchased the property when her modeling career was...
Manhattan thoroughfares see influx of residential development
As New York's population continues to grow, desirable sites for residential development are at a premium. Inevitably, sites that were considered less than ideal a few years ago are now being developed for upscale apartment buildings. Among those sites are mid-block...