Fordham

ARI GOLDMAN

§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY EXCEEDING THE 48 - 62 INCHES FROM FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, SECTION ''2377''

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER INTERCOM SYSTEM IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR SEAL AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN UNLOCKABLE SLIDEBOLT OR HOOK AND EYE ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST AT SOUTH, 5th STORY, SECTION ''2377''

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN WINDOW FRAME AT NORTH WALL, BETWEEN THE 3RD AND 4TH STORY, INTERMEDIATE LANDING, AT PUBLIC HALL, SECTION ''2377''

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BUZZER AND RETURN VOICE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM THE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORUO TP PANEL AT EAST WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT I, 1st 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 CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE COUNTER BALANCES ON THE 1ST AND 2ND WINDOWS FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT EAST WALL AROUND WASH BASIN , APPROX. 2 SQFT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15747091 ISSUED 27-FEB-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

§ 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 COURTYARD DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 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 BULKHEAD DOOR , SECTION ''2379''

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT I, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''F-J'', AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE EASCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 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 HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 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 (DEFECTIVE HINGE) IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''2377''

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION 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 EAST WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR FRAME, 2nd CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR, 2nd CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR FRAME, EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 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 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH 2ND WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE PRESUMED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, PRESUMED LEAD PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT 3B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 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 5TH STORY APARTMENT 4B APARTMENT ENTRY DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING & LATCHING IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT 3E, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''2379''

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT I, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''2379''

§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) 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 1st PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) 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 FOYER LOCATED AT APT J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) CEILING, 1st RISER FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT J, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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Horrible Neighborhood and Management 

99 John Deco Lofts

Fulton/Seaport

99 John Deco Lofts located in the heart of the Financial District. High Beamed 11 ft Ceilings and Huge Over-sized Loft Style Windows with tons of light. Beautiful Wide Wood Plank Floor throughout the apartment. The kitchen is equipped with Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Oven Grill, Ice Crusher Refrigerator, Convection/Microwave, Oven and Quiet Dishwasher. Modern Kitchen Cabinets with durable Counter-Tops. Building has full-time doorman, several elevators, rooftop deck with views over the city and Brooklyn bridge. Second roof-deck has outdoor grills and garden. In addition, amenities include lounge with billiards, gym, concierge, children's playroom, laundry room etc. Close to major subway lines with easy access to ferries and water front.

New York City

So, you requested your rental history. DHCR mailed you the record. Now you’re scratching your head. How do I read this rental history? Am I rent-stabilized? Was my apartment legally deregulated?

NYC’s First Rent Stabilization Map

As of June 11, 2025, the FARE Act is officially the law in New York City. Despite some efforts to block it in court, a judge has ruled that enforcement can move forward. That means renters can no longer be charged broker fees if the broker was hired by the landlord.

The FARE Act Is Now In Effect: What Does It Mean for Renters?

Renting an apartment in New York is not easy. Housing is competitive, prices are volatile, and applications are invasive. First-time renters may be overwhelmed by how much information brokers and landlords ask for. At openigloo, we often get messages from renters asking us what’s normal for an NYC rental application checklist, as handing over dozens of personal documents to a stranger feels weird. But rest assured, these kinds of requests are very common.

NYC Rental Application Checklist: 8 Things You Need!

Many renters dread renewal time – and for good reason. Getting huge rent increases is not uncommon in New York City. We get a lot of messages from renters asking us if they should renew or negotiate. We think renters should always try to negotiate their rent. Our position is that you don’t get what you don’t ask for. Keep in mind, if you have a stabilized or Good Cause apartment, you don’t need to worry about steep increases. The law limits how much the landlord can increase the rent. But for everyone else – landlords can increase the rent to whatever they want.

3 Email Templates For When You Want to Negotiate Your Rent

Navigating New York City's rental landscape can be challenging. Especially because not all landlords are the same. Some take a lot of pride in caring for their buildings and renters, while others let violations pile up. Each year, the Office of the Public Advocate releases the "Worst Landlord Watchlist," highlighting property owners who consistently neglect their responsibilities.

2024 Worst Landlords List is Out: How to find out if you’re renting from one of NYC’s worst landlords?

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)...

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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.

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...

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

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

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

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

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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.

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