Is there any provision of law in New York City that allows for breaking a lease for health reasons, or after a fire that wasn't bad enough to prevent occupancy?
We've just had a fire in the building and our apartment was smoke damaged...the landlord said he would have the place painted but I know he'll pick a random guy off the street who doesn't know how to clean up properly after a fire (it's not enough to just slap some paint on the walls).
I have a asthma and another condition which may be exacerbated by the air quality in the apartment/building.
Any help is appreciated.