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NYC Rent Guidelines Board: This Year’s Rent-Stabilized Rent Increase

CURRENT GUIDELINE 2026–27 Cycle: 0% / 0% One-year and two-year renewal leases · Last updated July 13, 2026 Each year, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) sets the maximum rent increase for rent-stabilized apartments, lofts, and hotels citywide. This guide is updated annually to reflect that year’s adopted guideline — currently the 2026–27 cycle, where […]

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From Judgment to Possession: The Warrant of Eviction Process in New York

After you commence an eviction case and either settle it with a judgment of possession or have the judge grant one following trial, the process is far from over. Simply presenting that judgment to the tenant and asking them to leave won’t accomplish much — unless, of course, they are willing to go voluntarily. Once

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Alpha Law Founding Partner Zixian Qi Shares Legal Insights at SinoVision’s 2026 Real Estate Forum

On July 11, Alpha Law founding partner Zixian Qi joined a panel of industry leaders at the 2026 Living in US Real Estate Forum, hosted by SinoVision (美国中文电视) in Manhattan. The forum brought together professionals across real estate, mortgage, and wealth management to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping today’s New York real estate market, with

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Brooklyn 86th Street Shelter Dispute: Alpha Law Represents Neighboring Owner Pro Bono

A contested development involving a proposed homeless shelter on Brooklyn’s 86th Street has reached a new stage. On July 7, 2026, developer 86 ST. NY LLC formally filed a Notice of Withdrawal and a Notice of Discontinuance with the court, withdrawing its emergency injunction motion (Order to Show Cause, or “OSC”) against multiple elected officials

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New York’s 2026 Auto Tort Reform: The 51% Fault Rule, No-Fault Insurance & New Insurance Rules Explained

New York’s Accident Compensation Rules Just Changed: Can You Still Recover If You’re More Than 50% at Fault? On May 26, 2026, Governor Hochul signed New York’s new state budget, which includes one of the most significant reforms to motor vehicle accident compensation in decades. The new law changes the relationship between fault and pain-and-suffering

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Empowering Our Community: Ms. Zixian Qi Speaks on Landlord-Tenant Issues

Empowering Our Community: Ms. Zixian Qi Speaks on Landlord-Tenant Issues

Ms. Qi presented with Ada Wong (Right) from Councilwoman Susan Zhuang’s Office. On April 20, 2025, Zixian Qi, a founding partner at Alpha Law LLP, was invited by New York City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang to speak at a Brooklyn community gathering focused on housing rights and landlord-tenant law. The event brought together residents, community leaders,

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Alpha Law Advises on $14 Million Real Estate Acquisition for Chinese Investors in Upstate New York

In March 2023, Alpha Law represented the buyer in completing a full acquisition of a real estate project in Upstate New York. The transaction was a $14 million equity acquisition, with the buyer comprising investors from China. Alpha Law’s corporate team designed the transaction structure, drafted transaction documents, and led negotiations with the seller through

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Alpha Law Advises California Tech Startup on Corporate Restructuring Ahead of $10 Million Pre-A Financing

In August 2022, Alpha Law advised a California-based technology startup — founded by a Stanford Ph.D. and focused on air quality control innovation — on corporate restructuring strategy in connection with its upcoming $10 million pre-A financing round. Alpha Law’s corporate team advised on all aspects of the structuring, due diligence, and negotiation of irrevocable

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