New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has long been an advocate of affordable housing in the city. Recently his vision of adding 80,000 affordable housing units took a step closer to reality when the administration released proposed zoning rules for certain areas of the...
Month: September 2015
Knowledge of real estate transactions can be key
Real estate transactions can be complex which is why it is important to understand all elements of the process and what to expect when handling a real estate transaction which can help avoid real estate disputes down the road. Successful real estate transactions can...
Remedies for encroaching structures in New York
New York is experiencing a construction boom, with new buildings going up all over the city. But, as construction heats up, so does the possibility of disputes between adjoining landowners. One common real estate dispute arises when a new structure encroaches...
What are predicate notices in holdover actions in New York?
In New York City, a large number of people own real estate and have tenants in residential structures. While in many cases this goes smoothly and without any lasting problems, it's unavoidable that lease disputes, problems with tenants or landlords and other issues...
Subletting a New York rent-stabilized apartment
Rent-stabilized housing makes up a significant share of the New York residential property market. A question that often comes up is whether a tenant in a rent-regulated apartment has the right to sublet. The answer is generally yes, but there are some important...