Free tools for NYC renters
Everything you need to make smarter housing decisions in New York City. No account required. No strings attached.
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Rent Stabilization Checker
Find out if your building is rent stabilized. Instant lookup using official HPD registration data. Know your rights before you sign a lease.
Housing Lottery
Browse current and past NYC housing lottery listings. Filter by borough, income level, and apartment size. Data from official HPD Housing Connect records.
Tax Lien Sale Tracker
Browse NYC properties with delinquent taxes heading to lien sale. See notice stage, property details, and check building health before you bid.
Broker Fee Calculator
Calculate NYC broker fees, total move-in costs, and understand the FARE Act. Know exactly what you'll owe before signing a lease.
Rent Increase Checker
Can your landlord raise your rent? Enter your current rent and proposed increase — we'll tell you if it's legal based on stabilization rules and Good Cause Eviction protections.
Room Check
Found a room listing? Check the building before you commit. Instant report card — bedbugs, heat complaints, noise, violations, rent stabilization, and more.
Roommate Agreement Generator
Create a free, customized roommate or room rental agreement in minutes. Covers rent splits, utilities, house rules, and NYC tenant rights. Download as PDF.
Free Building Report
Get a free snapshot of any NYC building: health grade, open violation count, and last inspection date. Upgrade to the full report for the complete picture.
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Landlord Portfolio Lookup
See every building owned by any NYC landlord. Cross-reference violation counts, health scores, and complaint history across their entire portfolio.
Rent vs. Buy Calculator
Should you rent or buy in NYC? Break-even analysis with NYC-specific defaults for property taxes, broker fees, and closing costs.
Affordability Calculator
How much rent can you afford? Uses the 30% rule and NYC's 40x monthly rent requirement. Includes neighborhood recommendations.
Broker Fee Calculator
Calculate NYC broker fees (typically 15% of annual rent), total move-in costs, and understand the FARE Act and your rights.
Lease Break Cost Estimator
Estimate the cost of breaking your NYC lease. Covers job relocation, military, domestic violence, and general early termination.
Security Deposit Guide
Know the legal maximum, return timeline (14 days), and what your landlord can and can't deduct. Document your apartment the right way.