The method / How LeaseIQ works
Follow the evidence.
Know what to ask.
Useful research shows where it came from, what it means, and what it doesn’t tell you.
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Find your starting point
Start with a NYC street address and borough, or open research from a rental listing. LeaseIQ looks for one exact active building record in HPD’s registry. An unmatched or ambiguous address needs manual verification.
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Look into the records
Review housing violations, registration filings, owner and agent contacts, and tax lot context where available. The report retrieves the latest 20 violation records; summary counts cover all available dates.
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Read with context
Source facts are attributed to public records. Analysis helps you identify follow-up questions. Unavailable sources, unverified details, and gaps in reputation evidence stay visible.
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Compare what you know
Keep up to three research reports in this browser. Compare coverage, building size, and source dates. Print a brief and take better questions to your tour.
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Make the next check
Verify repairs with HPD, inspect the actual unit, and speak with current tenants. Read your lease, request a floor plan, and move your application through the tracker.
Evidence boundaries
Some answers need a closer look.
Tenant reviews, management response times, DOB permits and complaints, litigation, rent stabilization, market rent, measured commute times, and safety scores are not included as verified findings. Reports link to resources for further checking.
Public data can lag current conditions. Listings depend on source access and imports; observation dates do not guarantee availability.