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(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL ..... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st 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 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT LOWER SASH WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WALLS INSIDE CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT OTHER THEN THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2041 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW ANY PERSON OUTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR ,,, IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH, THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH, THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT NORTH, AT THE CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR AT ENTRANCE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EXTERIOR WOOD FRAME AT WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT LOWER SASH WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd 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 NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND WINDOW FRAME IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST CONCRETE TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT STOOP

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLE AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED MORTAR AT MASONRY STOOP AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO BOULDING,

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOWED AND CORRODED STEEL LINTEL AT WINDOWS TO, EAST SECTION, 1ST STORY , BUILDING FRONT

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE DOOR SADDLE AT BUILDING VESTIBULE, NORTH WALL , AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS, PLASTER AT CEILING, EAST, WEST, AND SOUTH WALLS , BUILDING ' S VESTIBULE, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

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

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE EXTERIOR GLASS PANE AT TOP SASH WINDOW IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT NORTH ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT SOUTH ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE INCLINE PLANE ENTRANCE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIRCONDITIONER IN FRONT OF WINDOW USED FOR EGRESS AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MIISING IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st 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 IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT WINDOW UPPER SASH ,NORTH WALL, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT SOUTH, TO THE CEILING, IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st 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 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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

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

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT THE NORTH ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DEAD BOLT LOCK ON THE DOOR AT THE SOUTH WEST ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st 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 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT 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 CELLAR ENTRANCE DOOR AT FRONT YARD

§ 27-2044 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE RATED SELF-CLOSING DOOR AT ALL OPENINGS TO PUBLIC HALL OTHER THAN APT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR FROM VESTIBULE DOOR, AT NORTH WALL, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ON THE DOOR OF THE ROOM LEADING TO THE FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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639 Union St

Midtown

888 8th Avenue is a 19 story. 383 unit, residential rental building in the Theater District. The building features full time doorman, garage, and laundry room. <br>It also boasts an excellent location that is convenient to Midtown offices, mass transit, Columbus Circle and Central ParkWalk-In Closet Doorman No Pets Allowed Parking Available Central Air Elevator Laundry in Building Live-In Super Heat/Hot Water Included Near Subway

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

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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?

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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.

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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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