Source Library
This is the public source hub behind LeaseSnap's NYC tenant-rights content. Use these agency and law references when you want to verify a rule, follow a deadline, or research a building or lease issue with official material first.
Plain English matters, but source quality matters too. That is why LeaseSnap pairs readable lease guidance with direct links to the city and state sources renters most often need.
Start here when you need housing-code guidance, city services, or tenant-rights orientation from NYC government sources.
City housing resources, tenant education, and HPD program information.
Plain-language city guidance on tenant responsibilities, repairs, and housing conditions.
Rent-stabilization references, reports, and building-list resources.
Use these when you need state-level rent-regulation and tenant-rights references that go beyond a single building or lease packet.
Official lease and rent-regulation guidance from New York Homes and Community Renewal.
Rent administration resources and tenant-facing stabilization support.
State tenant rights, deposits, housing scams, and consumer guidance.
These are the sources LeaseSnap leans on most often for practical renter questions around deposits, rent notices, and stabilized buildings.
Official deposit rules, timelines, and refund expectations.
Notice timing reference for certain major increases and non-renewals.
Public building-list reference used for rent-stabilization research.
Minimum heating requirements and seasonal dates for NYC residential buildings.
Resources for when a dispute escalates to a legal proceeding or requires professional tenant representation.
General information on court procedures, cases, and locations.
Information on free legal representation for eligible tenants facing eviction.
Non-profit legal support for tenant rights, repairs, and eviction defense.
Civil legal assistance for low-income New Yorkers facing housing instability.
Resource guide for understanding NYC tenant rights and legal options.
Tools for researching building history, safety violations, and prior tenant complaints.
Look up violations, litigation history, and building ownership information.
Search for construction permits, certificates of occupancy, and safety violations.
Research dataset hub for housing and neighborhood context, not a primary legal-rights source.
Non-profit research tool for landlord and portfolio context; use it as supporting background rather than a primary legal source.
Guidance for tenants in NYCHA, Mitchell-Lama buildings, or those using housing vouchers.
Specific rules and grievance procedures for NYCHA public housing residents.
Information on middle-income subsidized housing and waitlists.
Guidance for voucher holders on inspections, moves, and rights.