It would be a rare circumcstance that you have to pay the other side's attorney's fees in small claims court, but not unheard of.

Yes, you had better go to court. Otherwise there could be a judgment against you.

Is it so bad just to leave it this way, that date is not so important ?

Yes, you can make the change. It's not important and won't be meaningful.

Do I need an attorney to respond to a frivolous cease and desist letter from a landlord who is ruining our neighborhood?

I wouldn't worry about the cease and desist letter, but I agree with Mr. Smollens that you are at the point that you need to be retaining a lawyer.

Can I get a judgment for rent vacated due to illegal apartment situation?

No, once you have brought up all these matters to the court, the court ruled and that's that. You would have to show not only that you had new...

The camera is permitted to aim AT the door, but not IN the door. In my experience, most of them are aimed AT the door.

What to do ?

You need to get an order to show cause right away.

What to do if I don't don't any appartment by the end of this month?

You need to go to court right away and get an order to show cause. The courthouse is on Sutphin Blvd.

Increase rent

This are business decisions and not legal decisions. You charge what you charge unless the apartment is subject to rent control.

Lodging Houses Agent (Multiple Dwelling) 16 unit room ?

That's completely up to them to negotiate with each other.