Washington Heights

OSWALDO RABANAL

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS 10 SQFT AT EAST WALL EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCES AT UPPER AND LOWER SASHES #1 WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). ADDITIONAL ONE NEEDED WITHIN 15 FEET OF SLEEPING UNIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 51, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL LIGHT SWITH COVER AT SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT WASH BASIN IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT BATHTUB IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WASHBASIN IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASHES AT 1ST WINDOW AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILE FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT STEAM RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUB-FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT WEST WALL AND CEILING APPROX 10 SQ.FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING APPROXIMATELY 10 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 16, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 31, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING APPROXIAMATELY 5 SQUARE FEET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 24, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15434570 ISSUED 07-OCT-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING APPRX 4 SQUARE FEET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 24, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15014965 ISSUED 07-MAR-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL APROX. 2 SQ.FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14834187 ISSUED 17-FEB-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CLOSET CEILING APROX. 2 SQ.FT IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 61, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14724446 ISSUED 15-DEC-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL APROX. 2 SQ.FT AND AT WEST WALL APROX. 2 SQ.FT IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 61, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14724451 ISSUED 15-DEC-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL APROX. 2 SQ.FT IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 61, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14724454 ISSUED 15-DEC-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING, EAST AND NORTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 1 SQ FT AT CEILING,2 SQ FT AT WEST WALL AND 2 SQ FT AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 12939966 ISSUED 03-MAR-19 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 1 SQ FT AT CEILING,2 SQ FT AT SOUTH WALL AND 2 SQ FT AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 35, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 12939943 ISSUED 03-MAR-19 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY

§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY

§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING AT BREAKER BOX AT NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 34, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 31, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL, 1st RADIATOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 1st RISER FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 8th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 31, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 31, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 54, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 8th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 7th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, NORTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.7 ADM CODE -CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 6th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 35, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

could be better, could be worse

Slum Lords

East Village

Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence featuring stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer/dryer, marble bathrooms, spacious closets, and open South & Western-facing views.

Located on a prime corner in the East Village, close to Astor Place and Greenwich Village, it is sure to up the ante for coveted living spaces. 101 East 10th Street is dog friendly and features a part-time doorman, a new standard roof deck, a virtual doorman, a package room, renovated hallways, an elevator, and an unbeatable location.

New York City

New York’s City Council passed the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Expenses Act (FARE Act) on November 13, 2024. This new policy will have a huge impact on NYC renters who are used to paying exorbitant broker fees when renting an apartment – sometimes 15%+ of the annual rent.

The FARE Act Passed in NYC: What Does It Mean for Renters?

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, openigloo was invited to testify at City Council about the FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act)...

What We Said At The New York City Council About The FARE Act

openigloo was founded in 2020 to help renters find better apartments and to bring transparency to housing...

6 Ways To Use Openigloo During Your NYC Apartment Search

11 FAQs about Good Cause Eviction in New York City.

What Is Good Cause Eviction? What Does It Mean For New Yorkers?

It’s hard to miss all the sidewalk sheds in New York City. The City’s buildings are covered in scaffolding. We’ve received tons of building reviews from renters on openigloo about how their buildings NEVER take down the scaffolding...

What’s With All The Scaffolding In NYC? 4 Things You Need To Know About Local Law 11

Do you think your apartment is stabilized? Fill out the form, upload your DHCR rental history, and someone from our team will reach out with our assessment.

NYC’s First Rent Stabilization Map

We get this question at openigloo all the time. Everyone wants to strategize their NYC apartment hunt the best they can. But what is the real answer? Especially since it feels like rents in New York NEVER go down...

What Is The Best Time Of Year To Rent An Apartment In NYC? The Pros And Cons Of Each Season

how much money to rent in New York City does a person need live here? Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering housing options in New York City...

How Much Money Do You Need To Rent In New York City? 4 Things To Know!

Renters in NYC have gotten used to the worst landlord list released by the Office of the New York City Public Advocate every year. By analyzing city data, the Public Advocate presents a list of buildings and landlords with a reputation for having unaddressed violations...

Top 5 (Big) Residential Landlords In NYC 2023

We asked seasoned NYC renters to share their tips when touring a space and these are 8 things they recommended to check when you’re touring an apartment!

NYC Apartment Tour Checklist: 8 Things You Need To Check When Touring A Space

You may have heard of the affordable housing lotteries in NYC. A couple of City agencies run these lotteries to place candidates in buildings across the five boroughs. Typically, real estate developers receive tax abatements and...

What You Need To Know About Affordable Housing Lotteries In NYC

So you just found out you’ll be moving to NYC as an international student! One of the things on your checklist is to figure out housing. Sometimes campus housing offices are helpful, but in a lot of cases...

Rental Guide For International Students Moving To New York City

So, you need a new apartment in New York City. Maybe you know 100% you’re not renewing your lease. Or you just got a job in NYC but it doesn’t start for a few months...

3 Tips For Finding NYC Apartments In Advance. Is It Even Possible?

8 FAQs about rent-regulated apartments in NYC. In NYC you may hear people talking about rent control. It’s a blanket term used all over the world to describe some sort of policy that restricts rent increases on housing. But in NYC it means something a little different. New York City has both rent-controlled and rent-stabilized…

What’s The Difference Between Rent-Stabilized And Rent-Controlled Apartments?

Don’t make these common mistakes if you want to try and get a response from NYC real-estate agents every time! Renting in New York City can be frustrating to say the least. Getting the attention of NYC real-estate agents can be even more of a challenge. They get inundated with requests and emails from renters…

2 Email Templates To Get Replies From NYC Real-Estate Agents

Apartment hunting in New York is no easy task. With high rents, and a competitive rental market, securing and qualifying for an apartment may seem impossible. New and old New Yorkers alike can struggle to keep up with all the changing requirements. At openigloo, we receive tons of questions about the NYC application process. Such…

2 Things You Need To Qualify For A New York City Apartment

Are you a pet owner renting in NYC? If so, you may have some questions about apartment hunting with a furry friend. First things first; landlords ARE allowed to prohibit pets in their buildings, unless they are certified medical or emotional support animals. If you are apartment hunting with a service animal, be sure to…

Pet Rules In NYC: What Renters Need To Know About Pet Fees, Deposits + More

Your questions answered about subletting an apartment, short-term leasing, Airbnb and more in New York City. Subletting is a common practice in New York, where leaseholders rent out their space to other renters for a period of time. There are many reasons a renter may need to sublet. Perhaps they are leaving the City for…

5 Things To Know About Subletting An Apartment In New York City

Learn more about the city's rules with our guide to protect yourself against evictions and lockouts in NYC.

4 Things To Know About Evictions And Lockouts In NYC

You’ve just spent a fortune finding and moving into an apartment, only to find out the heat and hot water is subpar. In New York City, landlords are required to make sure the building and individual apartments have functioning hot water 24/7 and that the heat kicks in when it’s supposed to. Here are 3…

3 Things To Know About Heat & Hot Water Rules in NYC

What is a broker fee? Learn all about New York City broker fees, no-fee apartments, and other FAQs on openigloo’s renter tips and resources.

Broker Fees In NYC: How Does It Work? And Who Pays?

Check out the NYC rental application checklist of the most important documents you need when renting from openigloo.

NYC Rental Application Checklist: 8 Things You Need!

Learn about effective rent payment guides on what to do when you're late or missed a payment on openigloo tips and resources.

5 Things To Do If You’re Late Or Can’t Pay Rent

There are over 1 million rent-stabilized apartments in NYC. What does it mean to be rent-stabilized? Where are these apartments and how can you find them? Read these tips and narrow your NYC apartment search.

How To Find Out If You Have A Rent-Stabilized Apartment In New York City

2022’s rental market was a rollercoaster. The year started off with a dramatic reversal of the rent discounts seen throughout the pandemic. Manhattan renters in particular navigated double-digit increases sometimes upward of 50% when their leases came up for renewal. Heading into the summer, the usual seasonal uptick coupled with the influx of renters returning […]

openigloo’s 2023 NYC Rental Market Predictions

Renters in NYC have gotten used to the worst landlord list released by the Office of the New York City Public Advocate every year. By analyzing city data, the Public Advocate presents a list of buildings and landlords with a reputation of having unaddressed violations. At openigloo, a marketplace to help renters find quality apartments, […]

Top 5 (Big) Residential Landlords in NYC 2022

What is it, who is eligible, and how to apply? New York City is expensive and apartments are scarce. The city is consistently fighting to make sure enough apartments are being built to keep up with a growing population. The affordable housing lottery is a program aimed to help renters secure affordable housing within the […]

NYC Affordable Housing Lotteries 101

80% of NYC buildings are heated with radiators – and 70% of those households report being chronically overheated. But what are radiators, how do they work, and what do you need to know about them to survive NYC winters? ​​Radiators work by drawing heat from water or steam and use that heat to warm up […]

NYC Radiators: 5 Things You Need to Know

Winter is upon us! That mean’s heat season is in full effect. From October 1 to May 31 every year, landlords are legally obligated to make sure your apartment and building has functioning and sufficient heat. Here are 5 things every new New Yorker should know about the city’s heat season. 1. When the temperature […]

5 Things Every NYC Renter Needs To Know About Heat Season

With millions of renters in the city, and many more moving each year, it's important to go into your apartment hunt armed with the right information. Here are 5 things every new New Yorker should know before renting an apartment.

Moving To New York? 5 Things You Need To Know BEFORE You Rent An Apartment In NYC

While rental markets are competitive and it may seem like you have to race to sign a lease, there is always an opportunity to negotiate. If you’re planning to renew or sign a new lease, here are six tips for scoring the best deals.

6 Tips To Negotiate Your Rent

The last of the COVID-19 renewals are coming up, and renters are still getting stuck with big rent increases, sometimes upward of 50%. For market-rate tenants, here are some email templates to help you get the negotiations started!

3 Email Templates For When You Want to Negotiate Your Rent

On June 21, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted in the largest rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments since 2013. The Rent Guidelines Board is responsible for setting the allowable increases on stabilized apartments every year. Leases commencing after October 1, 2022 will experience a 3.25% increase on 1 year renewals and a 5% increase on 2 year renewals.

How to Strategize Your Rent-Stabilized Lease Renewal

Package theft is a common occurrence in NYC. If you don’t have a doorman or a dedicated package room in your building, it’s likely you’ve run into issues receiving mail. So what can you do to protect yourself against stolen mail in NYC?

7 Things You Can Do About Package Theft in NYC

Signing a lease is stressful. But rushing the lease signing process could be a costly mistake. Here are 3 things you should check before signing a lease.

3 Things You Should Check Before Signing a Lease

9 Housing Laws That Every NYC Renter Should Know

Breaking a lease in NYC can be a challenge. The pandemic left 1000s of New Yorkers reconsidering their living arrangements. Here are 3 things you need to know about breaking leases in NYC!

3 Things You Should Know Before Breaking A Lease In NYC

Why is getting security deposits back such a pain?

7 Things Every NYC Renter Should Know About Security Deposits

See how your rent stacks up with openigloo's NYC Rent Calculator. Use the calculator to help with your rent negotiations. You can compare NYC apartments' rent against your neighborhood's average.

Oswaldo Rabanal

Site Manager

1 Properties

42 Units

Building Ratings

Renter Recommendations

Rents and Deposits

Reviews (2)