New York homeowners will be held criminally responsible for the creation of discomfort to tenants in arrears

On Wednesday, the Senate of the state of new York adopted a new law on the protection of tenants. The document has already been sent for signature to Governor Andrew Cuomo. It is expected that the new law would facilitate the prosecution of unscrupulous landlords who pursue tenants. By their actions these homeowners lower the legal standard for proof of persecution, assured the senators. «It is virtually impossible to prosecute…

April 13, 2019
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Affordable housing: cast Brooklyn apartment priced from $867

April 12, 2019

Applications are accepted for participation in the drawing of the 121 apartments in the building at 420 Kent Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11249). The amenities: Concierge, gym, Laundry, lounge, washing machine and dryer. Near the complex lines of the subway — J, M, Z, and the routes of bus — B62, B67, B32. Studios in this complex are rented at a price of $867 per month, the apartments with one bedroom…

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Affordable housing in Williamsburg will compete for a total of 121 apartment — from $867 per month

March 29, 2019

Currently accepting applications for participation in the drawing of 121 apartments in a newly built house in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) at 420 Kent Avenue. Proposed amenities: gym, lounge, Laundry, Concierge, washing machine and dryer. Near the complex routes: trains J, M, Z, bus — B62, B67, B32. Renting studios in this building will cost $867 per month, one-bedroom apartment rented for $931 per month, and two for $1123 per month. Smoking…

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The Brooklyn resident received a bill of $550 000 for water. I suspect that it’s in the leak

28-year-old Joseph Sparrow in Brooklyn received a water bill of $550 000. Is a debt for the five years from 2013. The company explains such an account possible water leakage in the house Sparrow. However, the owner of the house no waterfalls or lakes in my home and in the yard not seen. Story tonight on Nightside…Joseph Sparrow (on the right) dealing with a massive water bill! $550,000. John Zandi…

March 28, 2019
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457 metres: Central Park tower Tower in Manhattan — the tallest residential tower in the world

March 27, 2019

Skyscraper Central Park Tower, located on Billionaires’ Row, on the edge of Central Park in Manhattan (new York) is officially the tallest residential tower in the world. As YIMBY reported in the skyscraper at 217 West 57th Street completed the 92nd floor, which allowed the building to «overtake» a tower with a height of 1396 feet (425 meters) at 432 Park Avenue. The skyscraper, which had developed the company Аdrian…

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In the Bronx, launched a housing lottery – 149 apartments for rent from $462

March 27, 2019

Currently accepting applications for participation in the draw for rent 149 apartments in a new building at 4181 1888 3rd Avenue and Bathgate Avenue (East Tremont). Amenities: Laundry, Bicycle storage, sun terrace, gym, recreation room. Next to the building routes bus: Bx15, Bx40, Bx42 and Metro North Rail-Tremont. The fee for filing and brokerage fees are not. But keep in mind that Smoking is not allowed inside the buildings. More…

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Brooklyn tenants want to interfere with the installation of the system of recognition of persons in their homes

Desire to Brooklyn landlord to install facial recognition technology at the entrance to the complex of apartments with regulated rents has caused a wave of indignation among the tenants. Residents of Atlantic Plaza Towers in Brownsville perceived this innovation as a violation of the right to privacy and civil liberties, and in January filed HCR objection to the introduction of this technology. It turned out that the landlord Nelson Management…

March 26, 2019
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Black lists of tenants — how to avoid them and what to do if caught?

March 21, 2019

Carol Engle thundered in the Newspapers because of his court with a landlord in new York was again the hero discussion forums. In 2012, she won with a friend of the court against a landlord for sexual harassment domoupravliaiushchii. This can happen to anyone — male molested her, threatening to evict. But the girl stood up for himself and the court took her side. flickr.com/Russ Allison Loar/CC Now her friend…

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Why unemployed immigrant volunteers in the U.S.

I took an assistant teacher of English as a foreign language in a class for beginners. It is not yet an «adult» work. On a volunteer basis. But by local standards a big step forward. Probably on the other side of the pond is not very clear to my joy — I am free «yuzayut», think someone. Meanwhile. To the States to work at least approximately for the profession, which…

March 21, 2019
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