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November 2022

Ask Sam: I checked my apartment’s rent history and I think it was illegally de-stabilized. What do I do?

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October 2022

A landlord wants to see six months rent in my savings account. Is this normal?

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October 2022

Ask Sam: Our landlord wants to use a small room in our apartment as a separate rental. Is this legal?

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October 2022

Is my landlord responsible for cleaning up a storm-related sewer backup?

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October 2022

I’m moving out and my landlord asked me to sign a release form. What’s the deal?

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October 2022

My landlord is demolishing our building. Is he allowed to evict me, and can I get a buyout?

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September 2022

Can My Landlord Charge for Spare Keys?

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August 2022

Ask Sam: If I become disabled, can I be moved to a ground floor unit and keep my rent-stabilized status?

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August 2022

Want that rent-stabilized apartment? You may need to win a broker fee bidding war

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August 2022

Ask Sam: What are a landlord’s responsibilities when elevators are out of service for upgrades?

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August 2022

It Was 20 Years Ago Today: Reflections on 20 Years as a Tenant Attorney

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August 2022

Want that rent-stabilized apartment? You may need to win a broker fee bidding war

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August 2022

Soufer v. Sprague (Civ Ct, NY Co)(Tenant’s time to appeal did not start to run where notice of entry was served without a copy of the decision stamped “entered”)

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July 2022

Relief Eludes Many Renters as Fed Raises Interest Rates

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June 2022

HMGJLAW partner David Hershey-Webb wins for Upper West Side elderly tenants

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June 2022

How Do I Force My Unresponsive Landlord to Make Needed Repairs?

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June 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: My landlord won’t renew my lease. I think he’s retaliating against me, but how do I prove it?

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June 2022

My landlord wants me to vacate for a ‘bank inspection.’ Does this mean he’s planning to sell?

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May 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: What’s happening with Good Cause eviction legislation? Is it likely to pass Albany?

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May 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: Our landlord won’t renew our lease and we think it’s because we have a kid. What can we do?

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February 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: 11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

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February 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: Our landlord misled us about a flood. How can we protect our place?

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February 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: 3 reasons why your lease would not be renewed for a rent-stabilized apartment

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February 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: What are my rights as a NYC renter in a market-rate apartment?

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January 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: I owe six months of back rent. What happens now that evictions are allowed in NYC?

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January 2022

In the latest Ask Sam column in Brick Underground Samuel Himmelstein discuss the question: What is a ‘horizontal multiple dwelling,’ and is it rent stabilized?

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January 2022

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Only one of the rooms in my rental has a radiator. Brr! Is this legal?

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I live in a Mitchell-Lama Cooperative and contacted Mr Hershey-Webb because I had been treated unfairly by my Coop Board. He went to work quickly and wrote to the Board based on information I gave…

-Susan P.

Jesse Gribben came highly recommended and I was very satisfied with his handling of my Tenant / Landlord situation. His knowledge and experience is first rate. He is also very personable and easy to talk…

-Joseph C.

Serge was a great resource during our lease renewal process. He is incredibly familiar with tenant rights and case law as it relates to rent stabilized tenancy.

-Jason D.

We retained this firm to dispute an illegal deregulation and to establish ourselves as rent stabilized tenants. Our lawyer is Ronald Languedoc. We could not be happier with our representation! Ronald is professional, patient, kind…

-Jane G.

David Hershey Webb lead me through a difficult process with good advice, tough negotiating when necessary, and a cheerful demeanor. I recommend this firm and specifically David, for any tenant related issues.

-Leigh B.

Sam Himmelstein was my lawyer for a rent stabilized case in which my landlord wanted to evict me after 40 years of living in my apartment. I can’t praise Mr. Himmelstein enough. He explained everything…

-Michael B.

After attempting to break my apartment lease in midtown Manhattan on my own, I consulted with Sam Himmelstein. He provided me with advice that led to a positive result. He answered all my questions and…

-Kris H.

I cannot say enough good things about this Law Firm my Lawyer David Hershey-Webb was professional and KIND (rarity these days) not only was it affordable but literally one consult and 3 emails later my…

-Jezrael S.

We worked closely with Lorena and Billy for a landlord/tenant matter - and we couldn't be more satisfied with the team. They were kind, strategic, communicative, intuitive, and made us feel confident in our decisions.…

-Alex R.

I had a dispute with my landlord due to an illegal apartment and I had so much hard time getting a legal help. Mr. William Gribben was so kind and extremely helpful. If it weren't…

2022

Ask Sam: I checked my apartment’s rent history and I think it was illegally de-stabilized. What do I do?

A landlord wants to see six months rent in my savings account. Is this normal?

Ask Sam: Our landlord wants to use a small room in our apartment as a separate rental. Is this legal?

Is my landlord responsible for cleaning up a storm-related sewer backup?

I’m moving out and my landlord asked me to sign a release form. What’s the deal?

My landlord is demolishing our building. Is he allowed to evict me, and can I get a buyout?

Can My Landlord Charge for Spare Keys?

Ask Sam: If I become disabled, can I be moved to a ground floor unit and keep my rent-stabilized status?

Want that rent-stabilized apartment? You may need to win a broker fee bidding war

Ask Sam: What are a landlord’s responsibilities when elevators are out of service for upgrades?

It Was 20 Years Ago Today: Reflections on 20 Years as a Tenant Attorney

Want that rent-stabilized apartment? You may need to win a broker fee bidding war

Soufer v. Sprague (Civ Ct, NY Co)(Tenant’s time to appeal did not start to run where notice of entry was served without a copy of the decision stamped “entered”)

Relief Eludes Many Renters as Fed Raises Interest Rates

HMGJLAW partner David Hershey-Webb wins for Upper West Side elderly tenants

How Do I Force My Unresponsive Landlord to Make Needed Repairs?

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: My landlord won’t renew my lease. I think he’s retaliating against me, but how do I prove it?

My landlord wants me to vacate for a ‘bank inspection.’ Does this mean he’s planning to sell?

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: What’s happening with Good Cause eviction legislation? Is it likely to pass Albany?

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: Our landlord won’t renew our lease and we think it’s because we have a kid. What can we do?

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: 11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: Our landlord misled us about a flood. How can we protect our place?

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: 3 reasons why your lease would not be renewed for a rent-stabilized apartment

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: What are my rights as a NYC renter in a market-rate apartment?

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Ask Sam: I owe six months of back rent. What happens now that evictions are allowed in NYC?

In the latest Ask Sam column in Brick Underground Samuel Himmelstein discuss the question: What is a ‘horizontal multiple dwelling,’ and is it rent stabilized?

Sam Himmelstein is quoted in the Brick Underground article: Only one of the rooms in my rental has a radiator. Brr! Is this legal?

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