Security

I thought I had read somewhere that after 30 days, if the landlord had failed to return the deposit, you would get the amount in full, without the possibility of making deductions, or twice the amount of the deposit, though the landlord could make deductions in that case. Does anyone know if this holds true for New York City? I finally received a check for my deposit, well over 60 days after... [more]

I thought I had read somewhere that after 30 days, if the landlord had failed to return the deposit, you would get the amount in full, without the possibility of making deductions, or twice the amount of the deposit, though the landlord could make deductions in that case. Does anyone know if this holds true for New York City? I finally received a check for my deposit, well over 60 days after moving (and having left it in very good shape - the only issues had been detailed in a letter immediately after I'd moved in, as they ignored my formal request for a receipt on my deposit and a statement of condition), but there were deductions made of over $700, with no receipts or other evidence as to what was "fixed," except for a very brief sentence explaining deductions for "repairs/supplies/painting/new tiles." In that original letter, I'd specifically mentioned the cracked paint and broken tiles, which they now seem to be charging me for. What's my recourse here beyond trying to resolve it with another letter and potentially small claims court? Thanks to all for any helpful insight! [less]