I've been living in NYC, and I was very recently notified of a few things that combine to effectively evict me, so I'll be having to move shortly. I'd love some advice on what I need to do, beyond just finding another place.

I received a call from someone representing a realtor. He informed me that my Landlord went into bankruptcy, and my building is now owned by court-appointed trustees, who are ordered to sell the building. They want me out ASAP, although they have stated that my lease is technically binding. The main pressing reason to move is that the utilities are turning off immediately within probably the next few days. I sense I can fight for the right to live here, but it would only be for another month, so I might as well start looking for a place anyway.

First, how do I trust this guy? What documentation should I ask for and what is he going to provide?

What do I need to be afraid of?

Here's what I know and what he told me:

1) Repairs are really behind. I've had something that needed to be repaired for months. It's not critical, but a serious eyesore. (I know).

2) The apartment I'm living in is apparently illegal, in the sense that there are way more units than this building is zoned for. (he told me)

3) My Landlord is months behind in utilities, meaning that my hot water has been shut off, and electricity can go down any day now. I can't offer to pay for it, since we are MONTHS behind. (he told me) Hot water has turned off (I know).

4) The bankruptcy/trustee information (he told me).
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NYC Landlord went into bankruptcy, and is now owned by the court-appointed trustees, who are trying to force me out ASAP. What are my next steps?
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I've been living in NYC, and I was very recently notified of a few things that combine to effectively evict me, so I'll be having to move shortly. I'd love some advice on what I need to do, beyond just finding another place.

I received a call from someone representing a realtor. He informed me that my Landlord went into bankruptcy, and my building is now owned by court-appointed trustees, who are ordered to sell the building. They want me out ASAP, although they have stated that my lease is technically binding. The main pressing reason to move is that the utilities are turning off immediately within probably the next few days. I sense I can fight for the right to live here, but it would only be for another month, so I might as well start looking for a place anyway.

First, how do I trust this guy? What documentation should I ask for and what is he going to provide?

What do I need to be afraid of?

Here's what I know and what he told me:

1) Repairs are really behind. I've had something that needed to be repaired for months. It's not critical, but a serious eyesore. (I know).

2) The apartment I'm living in is apparently illegal, in the sense that there are way more units than this building is zoned for. (he told me)

3) My Landlord is months behind in utilities, meaning that my hot water has been shut off, and electricity can go down any day now. I can't offer to pay for it, since we are MONTHS behind. (he told me) Hot water has turned off (I know).

4) The bankruptcy/trustee information (he told me).
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I'm being evicted, but my lease is technically still valid, which has caused a lot of alarm. I have some information on what the odds are, but I don't know what to do after he
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