What notice is required, if any, if a landlord isn't renewing my lease in NYC?

If you signed a sublease then the term of the sublease was fixed and no notice is required. If you didn't sign a sublease and you are a month to...

It depends on how much time you need to move. You won't be evicted overnight, housing court can take time. In the event it actually is an illegal...

Call the police and file a harassment complaint to start a record of his conduct. Not much else you can do at this point considering that nothing...

The heat pipe got frozen and broke on a cold day because tenant did not use heat(he was out at work). who should cover repair?

Probably your responsibility unless the tenant knew that the pipes would burst if he shut off the heat. Would need more information about the...

What can I do to get rid of the lien?

More information is needed to properly answer the question. However, if the lien is a judgment from a court, you might be able to open the case and...

Can a judgment garnish your wages and how long it takes for the judgment to reach my job for garnishment?

Yes, a creditor certainly has the ability to garnish your wages (absent certain circumstances). However, just because someone has a judgment...

How to avoid transfer tax in NYC?

You can find a detailed answer here- https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/real_estate/pub576.pdf

I would speak with an accountant about the tax ramifications of LLC vs Trust. If the property is for your personal residence, it may be hard (if...

You have many rights in this scenario depending on what you want to accomplish. Constructive eviction may be a claim if you can not possibly live...

Are there any disadvantages of not recording the deed immediately after closing?

The biggest concern would be that the seller could sell to a subsequent purchaser for value who records his deed and he would have title over you....