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Generally speaking in NYC as a tenant, you're at the bottom of the food chain in almost every respect.
Be familiar with the law, know your rights. For instance, if the elevator is out for an excessive period of time you can file a complaint with the NY Department Of Buildings, who can then levy a fine against the landlord.
You yourself are not likely to get any direct benefit from that, other than a crappy attitude if the landlord finds out it was you that penned the complaint (even though they're not supposed to be able to retaliate)
Is there any requirement that the management company/landlord/super notify the tenants when an out of service elevator will be fixed?
Doubtful, but I would suggest opening a DOB complaint. Also, in reference to the old stuff on this thread, if the apartment is rent stabilized, you and as many neighbors as you can get can sign on to a rent reduction request to Housing based on reduced services and apply for a rent reduction while the elevator is down. http://www.nyshcr.org/forms/rent/ra84.pdf
That said, it is worth noting that upon completion of work in such situations, landlords have used successful reductions as a basis for an MCI bump in stabilized rent. So there is that.
My wife and I live in the upper east side in a one bedroom apt on the 7th floor of a 7 story building. We have been told by sources (not official yet) that our elevator may be taken out of service for repairs/replacement for about 3 months. Do we have a case to demand lower rent for this time period when it happens? What do you think the market rate is for a one bedroom 7 story walk up?
What a world we live in now a days. This guy wants rent knocked off because he has to take the stairs. Sigh.
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