Tenant in brownstone currently on market


I’m a tenant in a home that was recently listed with a realtor. It’s a 2 family in Bed-Stuy and former Brownstoner House of the Day.

As a renter, I’m not sure of my rights. The owner, who does not want to sell, has been very forthcoming throughout the process. She has assured the other tenant and I that our lease must be honored by any buyer. The lease runs through December 2008. I’m not sure what, if anything, I should be doing to be proactive in this process. I love this house, and had planned on being a long term tenant. From other’s experiences, is it time to start looking? Does it serve my interest to be proactive with any prospective buyers? Or am I screwed? The home is listed as a current duplex, but “ideal” for a single-family conversion. As I live in the 3rd and 4th floor duplex units, this is a little frightening to hear.

Can anyone pass along advice?

Categories: Renters
By Tenant | 03/04/2008 1:12 PM | Comment