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Broadway in Upper West Side in Harlem as seen high from the subway station.
Roommates + Landlords
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
Residential buildings in NYC
The Search
Bidding wars for rentals: How to outsmart your competition for an apartment
By Brick Underground |April 10, 2026 - 9:30AM
Ant marching across a tile floor
Troubleshooting
How to deal with an ant infestation in your NYC apartment
By Brick Underground |April 6, 2026 - 3:00PM
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The Search
I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 20, 2026 - 9:30AM
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The Search
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… Thinking of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents … you decide to park your car in a garage be sure to factor monthly fees into your budget In Manhattan $400$500 a month …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
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The Search
NYC landlords want tenants who earn 40 times the monthly rent. Here are 7 workarounds
By Jennifer White Karp |December 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
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The Market
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time
By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
This is a photograph of brightly painted fire escapes on historic brick buildings in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
The Search
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next
By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
Apartment buildings on the Upper East Side of Manhattan
The Market
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws … the Fair Chance for Housing Act and receive a copy of the report If an owner decides to reject an applicant based on … tenant earn an annual salary of 40 times the monthly rent Screening companies can run credit checks on your preferred …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Historic buildings at the intersection of Mercer Street and West 4th Street in New York City.
Affordable Housing
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works
By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM