In February of 2025, I lost my mother... I inherited her house (which had a reverse mortgage, so I refinanced and I have a mortgage)

So I am the landlord in this situation.

I had to evict the downstairs tenants for non payment of rent... and I tried being nice and told them I wouldn't evict them if they would just move out... after 4 months of non-payment, I filed eviction and won... that took an additional 6 months.

The downstairs apartment rented quickly, and my husband and I worked on emptying the 2nd floor apartment (where my mother lived... this was emotional, so yes it took a while) and then we started showing it for rent.

There was a very nice mother with 2 little girls who came to see it. She is a single mother who has been evicted by the court (because her husband left her and she could not afford her current rent without him) and the marshals could come any moment to forcibly remove her.

She has a FHEPS voucher... which originally I wasn't going to deal with because I always worry if they lose that voucher that I will have to go through eviction again... and I really don't want to lose my mother's house because I can't pay the mortgage.

I agreed to start the paperwork for her because I was a single mother, and our stories were somewhat similar and I felt for the woman.

I called her caseworker for 3 days and left messages with no response... then I finally got an email for the caseworker and started emailing her. I sent her pictures of the apartment, the rent I was asking, and the name of her client... letting her know I really wanted to help this family. The case worker sent me the link for pre-certification. I filled out the paperwork, and 3 days later received a fail because the city wanted me to lower the rent. (The caseworker could have said this in her FIRST email when she sent me the link)

I went back and forth with the case worker trying to find out what they wanted to pay for rent... I ended up getting this information from the prospective tenant, and I re-applied immediately.

Three days later, I received a response that said rent pending... with an added section that said 2 bedroom apartment should only have 4 rooms... apparently the city has never heard of a dining room. I forwarded this response to the case worker and asked for clarification... after 7 days she emailed me back and asked for my contact information. I immediately sent her my phone number (which she could have read her previous emails to find because it was included in EVERY email) and she never called.

Today, I find out from the prospective tenant, that pre-cert failed because 2 bedroom apartments only have 4 rooms...

I went and filled out the pre-certification paperwork again, and lied and said the apartment only has 4 rooms... and now I have to wait until sometime next week for a response. I then emailed the caseworker, her supervisor and the supervisor's supervisor and told them that it is shameful that I am working harder to keep this woman out of a shelter than they are.

It has been WEEKS, that I am struggling to get my apartment approved for someone with an "emergency time sensitive pre-clearance"

The caseworker claims that if I pass Pre-certification that the inspection will be done immediately because this is an emergency... and I am not really trusting her anymore at this point. She also told me there is an incentive of a full month's rent for holding the apartment, BUT she won't tell me when I receive that, or if there are additional qualifications for it.

All of this stress is why people don't WANT to accept vouchers... I agreed to hold this apartment for this family, and the city is playing games. She will wind up in a shelter if they don't pull their act together... and meanwhile I still have a mortgage to pay.

I understand there are a LOT of people who need help, but if I am trying so hard to help this family, why is the city holding up the process for stupidity instead of letting this family get settled and have peace of mind?

Update 1: The caseworker finally called me, and said that she was calling because she saw I had sent a lengthy email (which she didn't read) then asked why I contacted her. I explained about the 4 room/5 room thing and she said that made no sense. She then asked me to send her that paperwork, and I told her to look at her email on 10/9 because that is when I sent it to her and asked what I should do. She then proceeded to get nasty and told me that the client wouldn't be moving in until December 1st because I still had to pass pre-cert, and wait for an inspection, and then start the application paperwork with all the documents. I asked her to send me the application and list of documents now so I could hand it in on the day of the inspection... and she told me it doesn't work that way... everything needs to be done in order. I responded that it seemed to me like she was the one holding up the emergency client, and I was bending over backwards to try to help her. She then told me that the marshals could not come and throw the client out because she was supposed to get an extension with her voucher (as far as I can find from google, this is either not true, or not an extension for as long as Cambra takes to work things out) The helpline we are calling states that she most certainly can be forcibly evicted that is why her status is "emergency" because the eviction process was completed in court.

Many thanks to the travel tips I got here earlier! Travel between JFK and the Hilton Garden Inn on E 52nd was a breeze. AirTrain/E train takes under an hour. I learned the little things as I went: it's the second to last E exit on the way back, figuring out the best exit for me to street level at Lex Ave/53rd, (later on) getting from the 6 stop on Lex to the hotel (I mistakenly thought I was back at the E station), etc. All part of the fun. It's easy to go any direction on the subway.

There's plenty of cheap food and drink in the area: I had a super-juicy burger at Turtle Bay Tavern, good chicken at Fields Good Chicken, nice ciders at Niall's on 52nd, and goodies from Paris Baguette, Nuts Factory (my wife loved the Swedish gummies I brought home), and Buttercup Bake Shop.

I would have liked to visit Strangelove and Insomnia Cookies too, but I ran out of time as it was a very quick trip - 48 hours mostly for the parade Monday.

Lastly, Greenacre Park right behind the hotel is a gem!! (Sadly it was raining while I was there.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5jU8NR6gCs

I covered a rally held a day after ICE shot a community member up in The Bronx. The rally, organized by Hands Off NYC, was held at Foley Square in lower Manhattan around 25 hours after the shooting and featured various speakers before leading into a march up 6th Avenue towards Houston Street.

Perdue fresh split breast is $1.49 a pound at Pioneer on Columbus Ave through Sun Oct 18. Cherry Valley on East 115th has boneless breast at $2.49 a pound through Thu Oct 15. Ideal on Lexington has plum tomatoes at $1.19 a pound.

CTown on 1st Ave prints whole boneless breast at $2.49 a pound and Perdue whole legs at $1.19. Food Universe on Lexington has Perdue drums at 99 cents a pound in the jumbo pack. Foodtown on Amsterdam has drums at 99 cents a pound when you buy 3 lb or more.

Pioneer on Malcolm X Blvd, Associated on Madison Ave, and Key Food on East 110th had no readable ad on my map this morning.

I made the free map these came from: https://sbnyc.app/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_content=manhattan

Every number is from this week's printed store ads. Match it to the shelf tag before you pay.

five years. we have done the nice restaurant, the show, the weekend away. she is not a flowers person and genuinely does not want a present, so i want to book something we will both remember rather than another dinner.

classbento has been open in a tab for an hour, coursehorse in another, and there is too much choice. nice problem, still a problem. manhattan, a weeknight, open to anything that is not a rooftop.

Hello all :) Does anyone have recs for a voice teacher that they’ve had a good experience with in Manhattan? Bonus points if they are well versed in “why” in addition to “what” to do, in contrast to a more vibes-based teaching approach. (Additional context if relevant: it’s been a few years so I’m effectively a casual beginner; I like musical theatre but open to other styles to develop better technique and be more well rounded).

Thanks everyone!

Hey, I wanted to interview someone who is visiting New York that’s not from here or any tourists/new people who just moved here to ask them about the transit in New York. It should take only 10-15 minutes it’s a short interview and we can do it through zoom or I can send a survey link.

Since so many people move here for only a portion of their lives, I'd love to see some sort of graph that shows the ages people moved in and then left.

Maybe something presented in this format (this is not data about Manhattan, but you could imagine the blue being moves in, and reds being moves out)

Hey New Yorkers!

I'm Finn, 22, from a small town near Frankfurt, Germany. We sometimes call Frankfurt "Mainhattan" because of its skyline, so I guess I've already had a little practice with skyscrapers. Just on a much smaller scale. 😄

I've never been to the US, but I've always been fascinated by the people, their openness, the music, fashion, and culture. And New York has always been my dream.

There's something almost paradoxical about it. You're surrounded by so many people, yet nobody really cares what you're doing. Everyone is living their own life, following their own path. There's a certain kind of freedom in that which I've always found fascinating.

I'm not dreaming of some glamorous lifestyle. Just taking the subway to work, exploring the city afterward, meeting people, and experiencing everyday life would mean the world to me.

A little about me: I've completed a three-year vocational apprenticeship in metal fabrication, spent another year training as an industrial mechanic, and also worked in administration and logistics.

I'm hoping to spend 6–12 months legally living and working in or around NYC. I'm currently exploring J-1 Intern/Trainee programs for technical fields like manufacturing or quality control, as well as H-2B seasonal jobs.

So I figured I'd take a chance and ask the people who actually live here:

Does anyone know a company or business owner who might consider hosting an international technical trainee, or someone familiar with these visa programs?

I'm not looking for a handout. I'm willing to work hard and do everything the right way. Sometimes all it takes is one connection.

This has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, and now that I'm 22, I really want to give it a shot rather than spend the next few years wondering what could have been.

Thanks for reading, New York!

Finn 🇩🇪🇺🇸

Seeking someone who does overnights and ideally specializes in cats.

I’m trying to fill more of my week with recurring activities where I can meet people and build a bigger social circle.

I’m considering book clubs, cooking classes, creative classes, volunteering, or anything else that meets consistently. I’m less interested in one-off dinners or mixers because I would rather see the same people repeatedly and let connections develop naturally.

How do you find the genuinely good groups? Are there any specific clubs, websites, newsletters, Substacks, or Instagram accounts you recommend? Free or paid options are both welcome.

Five years. We have done the nice restaurant, the show, the weekend away. She is not a flowers person and genuinely does not want a present, so i want to book something we will both remember rather than another dinner.

classbento has been open in a tab for an hour, coursehorse in another, and there is too much choice ‚ nice problem, still a problem. Manhattan, a weeknight, open to anything that is not a rooftop..

All out to Foley Square near City Hall tonight at 5:30pm.

I'm looking for a quiet cafe in SoHo where I can get some work done without distractions. Preferably somewhere with comfy seats and good WiFi. Anyone got a spot they love?

Left it on a gray citibike around 11:30AM in Manhattan on 19th and 3rd. Blue laptop bag about he size of a large envelope.

Hey Manhattan!

Looking for something to do on a Tuesday night?

We're putting on Out of the Loop, a stand-up comedy showcase at The Slipper Room on the Lower East Side on October 13!

The show brings together comedians with roots in Chicago who are now performing in NYC. We've got a really fun lineup, including performers with credits from SNL, Netflix Is a Joke Fest, and the New York Comedy Festival.

If you're a fan of stand-up or enjoy checking out smaller independent comedy showcases around the city, we'd love to have you!

Event details:

• Tuesday, October 13
• Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8 PM
• The Slipper Room (Lower East Side)
• Tickets: $15 at the link below

Ticket link and full details:
https://www.slipperroom.com/event-details/guest-event-out-of-the-loop-october-13

Happy to answer any questions about the lineup or show.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for my puffin keychain, I unfortunately lost him around the Manhattan area, I can’t quite remember where exactly I last saw him so here is a run down of where I was that day (Monday 24)

-Columbia University campus + Teachers College Harlem
-Dahlia on 269 Columbus Ave
-MNN around Hudson Yards

Transport info: I was also on the QM5, 1 train, and 7 train that day.

Other places I think he might be around: QBCC Bayside, Queens area and Flushing NY on another day.

I’m not sure where exactly he might’ve been lost, but I just checked my room and asked friends to no avail.

I know he is a mere 3 inch keychain, but me and my partner have been claiming him to be our child for the past 2 years so loosing him has been a major loss, especially given we’re long distance and take turns with him and I lost him during my turn. I have been nonstop crying since I realized I had misplaced him.

He does not have the large library pin I took it off him a few days prior to the 24th. I would really appreciate it if you can share within your circles and family, if you know anyone who might’ve found a cool puffin or bird or “penguin” keychain pleaseee consider checking if it’s him.

His name is Banana, and he means so much to me. He is genuinely irreplaceable. He is like my emotional support puffin :(. Thank you all for your help, I’m really hoping the community comes through.

Hi guys, I will be travelling to Manhattan for hollidays between 27 - 3 of october and I'm looking for stuff to do there. I'm notreally into parties and I have already been to the Island a couple of years ago, so I will probably visit some museums and the Statue of Liberty which I didn't go last time. Any other highlights of the city I shouldn't miss? Any kind of parades or activities regarding Halloween?

Thanks in advance and sorry if my English is a little rusty, it's been a while since last time I used it...

I'm writing this as a warning to anyone considering a lease with them!

Our company recently concluded a 5-year lease with APF Properties at 28 West 44th Street.

Once the lease was coming to an end, we completed a move-out walk through with APF's assistant property manager and were told in person that we would not have any additional charges. Three weeks later, we received a report from APF demanding thousands of dollars in charges. They tried to hit us with charges to repaint the entire suite (which is their job to get the space ready for the next tenant, not ours), as well as charging us for unreturned access cards (when we had returned every card we were given), and “missing” window shades we never removed (and that weren't there when we moved in) to name a few..

Every one of these had to be disputed by us, in writing, over several rounds of emails. Several charges were wrongly kept from our security deposit and never returned. Tenants shouldn't have to chase their own money months after moving out!

Which is extra frustrating when they constantly dragged their feet on all their maintenance responsibilities during the lease term (such as window washing, etc.).

Bottom line: Find an honest landlord somewhere else. APF was adversarial and quick to bill tenants for things that weren't ours to pay. We would not lease from them again, and overall, we were very disappointed in the experience we had with APF Properties.

Lost gold cross charm ( was on earring and fell off)
This is super sentimental to me.
A friend made me this piece-'it's gold, maybe a half inch in size, thick-ish & a very simple design with a hoop at top to go onto my earring.
I was rushing to pick up my friend to bring her home after a medical procedure and between the 5/53rd E train stop and from there to 5th Ave & 54th I noticed it had fallen off. It was crowded from the car parade happening and with that and the rain and then running late to assist my friend home I didn’t get to carefully look around to see if it fell off there.
I also didn’t know if it had fallen off earlier in the day back in greenpoint so I’ve posted there too.

If anyone happened to find it I’d like to offer a reward to get it back
Thank you so much

Hi! I’m looking for women/coed soccer leagues on MeetUp App in Manhattan during the week and weekend. Not an official league but more like pick up style for intermediate levels. (All levels welcome). Too many groups to decide

Scream Scene presents a free screening of Ti West’s 2022 rural showbiz slasher Pearl.

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ Doors at 8 PM, movie at 8:30
📍 Clara's Gramercy at 393 2nd Ave in Manhattan
👶 21+

Free admission, no RSVP needed, just show up!

We’ll be in the back room at Clara’s for the movie. Be sure to stick around after to chat with other horror fans over drinks!