How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… a challenge The rental process can seem daunting because of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements … here although there are strategies for beating the competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference between a coop and condo anyway And what exactly are carrying costs  Of course …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That … no lost rent you may be fine said Rory Bolger a broker at Brown Harris Stevens For instance a larger landlord may have …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years The budget includes some big … because the developer benefited from state or local tax breaks in exchange for those units Think the 421a … line Elderly and disabled tenants even those that dont live in rentstabilized apartments also receive additional …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing In New York Citys highly competitive … 2025 The trick is not to respond emotionally to a significant rent increase and to weigh whether staying is cheaper … are subject to the forces of supply and demand That means when its time to renew your lease landlords are free to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
I’ve sublet a rent-stabilized apartment in NYC for five years. How do I take it over?

… tenants are only allowed to sublet their apartment for two years its illegal to sublet the unit for five More on that … a lease  You should note that youve lived there for five years which is more than the legal maximum of two If DHCR … that you lived with your family member for at least two years before they moved out or less if they are elderly or …

By Celia Young |March 12, 2025 - 10:30AM