Tenant Turner

I heard about this service on a podcast. Never used it. It also is of questionable use in NYC where there are brokers. Still, if you are ultra hands on, might be worth a look.

https://tenantturner.com/

NYC going soft on Bad Landlords

One could say this is a primer on how to scoff at the city.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/nyregion/nyc-housing-violations-landlords-tenants.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

Fire Escapes

Not everyone has fire escapes but good info to know if your building has them.

https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/2015/11/23/5-things-know-fire-escapes-renting-apartment-nyc/

Facades

See this guide to Facades by NYC.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/downloads/pdf/neighborhood_development/sbs_documents/sbs_facade_guide.pdf