On behalf of Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph LLP | Jun 28, 2018 | Rent Increase
A recent in-depth article on rent-stabilized housing in New York City and disputes that end up in Housing Court leads off with the assertion that, for legions of people, the term “gentrification” has unsettling connotations. In fact, it is “a dirty...
On behalf of Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph LLP | Jun 26, 2018 | Tenants' Rights
As property values in the city continue to increase, many landlords are looking to cash in – regardless of laws protecting tenants’ rights. Many buildings are being sold to unscrupulous investors hoping to turn a quick profit by making life miserable for...
On behalf of Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph LLP | Jun 15, 2018 | Landlord-tenant Law
Although many New Yorkers hear the term co-op or condominium conversion from time to time, they might understandably not command a solid grasp of what that entails or signifies legally. That’s not surprising, right? As the saying goes, “Until it happens to...
On behalf of Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph LLP | Jun 15, 2018 | Eviction Prevention
New York is unique. It can be dirty, but the 24/7 bustle of life can be invigorating. Demand for living space is high, making reasonable rents hard to come by. Even those who have lived in rented apartments or owned cooperatives for years face legal challenges as...
