Tenant Rights In Manhattan

Summary

In New York, tenants have rights even in non-rent controlled apartments. Landlords must provide habitable living conditions. You can report issues to the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Legal action may be possible if your landlord violates your lease or local housing laws. Consider documenting the situation with photos and summaries for further assessment.

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i will attach a summary of the situation. I can also upload Photos of the damaged areas in question.
Feel free to upload the summary and any photos you have. They can help in assessing your situation further. Based on what you've already described, your landlord's actions may involve violations of tenant rights and housing laws. If you have specific questions regarding lease violations or tenant rights in New York, I'd be happy to provide guidance.