It does not matter whether you rent it out or not to get the violation. If it is set up so somebody CAN live in it, it's a violation.

Yes, there can be fines for that, but it is entirely governed by the lease. Check your lease. In any event, you DO NOT want to put garbage on the...

You MUST go to court. You will have to bring what is called a "licensee" proceeding. There is no other legal method for removing this person.

I assure you that if you try to disavow the lease for the landlord not having signed it, a signed copy WILL show up.

Should I pay my whole rent or wait?

Pay the rent and then sue if you can't come to an agreement. You don't want a suit by the landlord on your record.

Can I sue nycha if I was assaulted and injuried ?

Check with a personal injury attorney, not a landlord tenant attorney. But you will have to do so very quickly. The deadlines for suing municipal...

Can landlord legally evict due to our child being noisy?

If you don't have a lease, you can be evicted by a court proceeding after one month's notice. If you do have a lease, that governs the situation.

Can wages be garnished even if it puts you in financial distress?

Wage garnishment is SUPPOSED to put you in financial distress. Your other option is bankruptcy, but even that is not going to be an easy ride.

Is there a law in New York State that prohibits short-term rentals for one-family dwellings?

Generally speaking the Commissioner probably knows what s/he is talking about! Keep in mind each City can have its own laws.

Tenants abusing my basement, hallways and yard. Utica NY

Yes, you can make a new agreement with these people, but you'd be better off serving a termination notice, evicting them, and getting somebody better.