NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports … landlords to pay commissions for the brokers they hire But what happened after the city collected those complaints The … Many of the complaints we have received so far have not included the actionable evidence we need to issue a summons …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know … tenants if the apartment is covered under the policyor why a building is exemptthrough a rider attached to the … retired or nonemployed people with cash assets also wont meet the traditional financial criteria for renters …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… or letter from a CPA if selfemployed that states your annual income make sure that it is no more than six months … guarantor These thirdparty guarantors charge an average fee of 65 to 85 percent of a months rent for US … say apartments like that dont exist for that rent in that pricey neighborhood In these instances Lawton tells clients …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… for landlords to take apartments out of the program  So how do you find one of these coveted apartments Just under one … lottery  To qualify for housing lottery apartments you need to meet specific income requirements which differ for …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified … affordable rental Or maybe a landlord who is flexible about guarantors pets or flexing a space with temporary walls  Put … competitor prices and other metrics  However analytics programs can be expensive for landlords of smaller buildings …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM