Tenant Resources

Everything you need to manage your move, understand your rights, and protect your home in NYC.

Lease help first

Jump from general resources to the actual NYC lease questions renters ask.

Use the resource library for agencies, complaint tools, and moving help. When you need LeaseSnap’s own pages on fees, illegal clauses, renewals, stabilization, or deposits, start here.

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Browse official NYC tenant-law sources
Essentials
Lemonade Insurance
Instant renters insurance starting at $5/mo. policies.
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Essentials
Con Edison
Set up electricity and gas service for your new apartment.
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Essentials
Compare Internet
Find and compare the best internet providers at your address.
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Moving
Piece of Cake Moving
Vetted, pink-glove moving service popular in NYC.
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Moving
Bulky Item Pickup
Schedule free curb-side pickup for large furniture disposal.
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Moving
FirstMover
Get instant push notifications for new StreetEasy listings.
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Safety & Health
Rat Info Portal
Search rat inspection data for specific properties.
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Finance & Aid
HRA One Shot Deal
Emergency financial assistance for rent to prevent eviction.
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Finance & Aid
SCRIE / DRIE
Rent freeze programs for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Living & Services
Remix Market NYC
Second-hand furniture and decor funding local charities.
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Living & Services
AptDeco
Verified community marketplace for buying and selling furniture.
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Living & Services
TaskRabbit
Find local help for moving, cleaning, and furniture assembly.
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Legal & Rights
Request Rent History
Get your apartment's full rent history from DHCR.
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Legal & Rights
Legal Aid Society
Free legal assistance for low-income tenants facing eviction.
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Legal & Rights
Met Council on Housing
Tenant union hotline and guidance on housing rights.
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City Services
NYC 311
The official portal for all non-emergency city services.
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City Services
HPD Complaints
File maintenance complaints directly with the city.
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City Services
Rent Guidelines Board
Official rent increase percentages for stabilized leases.
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Lifestyle
Listings Project
Curated weekly newsletter of free, vetted apartment and studio listings.
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Lifestyle
coolstuff.nyc
The best local newsletter for finding specific novelties and niche NYC gems.
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Lifestyle
Perfectly Imperfect
Recommendations from interesting New Yorkers highlighting non-touristy spots.
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Lifestyle
ShopDrop
Tracks NYC sample sales in real-time so you know before the good stuff is gone.
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Niche Utilities
Exit Strategy
Tells you exactly where to stand on the subway platform for the fastest exit.
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Niche Utilities
Urban Archive
Use GPS to see historical photos of the exact spot you’re standing in.
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Niche Utilities
Flashfood
Buy groceries nearing their best-by date for up to 50% off.
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Legal & Rights
NYLAG
Mobile Legal Help Center and dedicated hotline for tenants.
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Legal & Rights
Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph
Famous tenant-side firm specializing in rent stabilization and loft law.
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Legal & Rights
NYC Bar Legal Referral
Referrals to vetted private tenant attorneys and free 30-min consultations.
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Immigrant & Community Rights
Make the Road New York
Giants of immigrant tenant organizing, rent strikes, and protest lines.
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Immigrant & Community Rights
Chhaya CDC
Experts on Basement Apartment legalization (BASE) and South Asian housing.
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Immigrant & Community Rights
MinKwon Center
Specialized housing representation for the Korean and Asian American community.
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Immigrant & Community Rights
Arab American Association of NY
Case management bridging legal housing rights and access to social benefits.
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Immigrant & Community Rights
NYLAG Immigrant Protection
Holistic representation coordinating housing and immigration defense.
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Immigrant & Community Rights
Catholic Migration Services
Free legal clinics for tenants in Brooklyn and Queens regardless of status.
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Immigrant & Community Rights
ActionNYC
City partnership providing free, safe immigration legal help (1-800-354-0365).
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