"Tenant Power: NYC Renters Uncover Hidden History of Landlords with Ease" A New York City renter has discovered a game-changing tool that's empowering tenants to research their landlords before signing a lease. Using a free website called CivicByte, a user was able to instantly access a wealth of information from the city's open data portal, revealing a shocking 47 outstanding violations across their landlord's properties. The issues range from heat and hot water failures to mold, roach infestations, and more, some dating back three years with no resolution. This revelation has sparked curiosity among renters, who are now wondering what they might find if they investigate their own landlords. Could this be the key to a more informed and protected rental market in NYC?
Was having issues with my building so I dug into my landlord's history. Used a free site called CivicByte and just typed in the landlord name or address and it pulled everything from NYC's open data portal instantly. Turns out my landlord has 47 open violations across his properties. Heat/hot water failures, mold, roach infestations, some going back 3 years with zero resolution. Didn't realize this info was so easy to access. If you're renting in NYC worth looking up your building before you sign a lease. Anyone else done this? Curious what people have found. submitted by /u/hxrryh77 [link] [comments]
