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Cool Stuff: Find a no-fee rental before it hits the market

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/03/11 - 1:45 PM

In-unit washer/dryers aside, "no-fee" apartments are the dream of most NYC renters. And there are plenty of websites and services specifically designed to help you...
Then & Now: Stranded in Sunnyside, with room to party

by Grace as told to Kelly Kreth | 9/30/11 - 10:47 AM

I have owned my current apartment in Sunnyside, Queens, for about five years now. It's a 950-square-foot two-bedroom co-op worth around $350,000, and my roommate and I have...
Rent Coach: Landlords can come in, but you deserve notice; shared driveway rights and wrongs

by Mike Akerly | 9/29/11 - 10:22 AM

Q. I live in a 19^th century building in the Village and my landlord recently informed the tenants that some work needed to be done to bring the building...

StreetNoise: Staging more profitable than stock market; outdoor swimming pool roundup, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 9/29/11 - 9:03 AM
- If you're looking to ...
Yes, it's still illegal to rent out your NYC apartment for less than a month

by Teri Karush Rogers | 9/28/11 - 8:10 AM

In the wake of the widely read AirBnB.com confessional posted here recently (“...
The StreetEasy Hot Dozen: 12 rentals that may or may not be available by the time you read this

by Emily Feldman | 9/27/11 - 1:50 PM

Yes, just three days left till the end of the month, but there's always October 15. And many of this week's Hot Dozen rentals (the most-viewed listings on real estate site...

My sister got married; I got to rent an apartment

by Amanda Chatel | 9/27/11 - 8:09 AM

I moved to NYC almost eight years ago when I was 25 years old. It took me awhile to get here; it took me awhile to summon up the necessary guts to turn my back on the comfort...
Serial Renter: The quality of life quiz

by Caren Maio | 9/26/11 - 12:58 PM

Finding the right apartment isn’t just about discovering the nicest one for the best price. It’s easy to get swept up in amenities and location, but it’s just as crucial to...
Apartment building ratings site wants you to find your next rental on Facebook

by Teri Karush Rogers | 9/23/11 - 11:16 AM

NYC renters have been finding roommates and apartment shares through their Facebook friends for years. Now, the newish apartment-building ratings and no-fee listings site...

Sexhaustion, yet another reason not to move to the 'burbs

by Anonymous in Syosset | 9/23/11 - 7:23 AM

Even a non-hedge fund language speaker can understand this simple yet somewhat secret formula:
(75*2)/CT=NS
For the...
Rent Coach: Lighting a fire under the super to fix the stove; risky sublet business

by Mike Akerly | 9/22/11 - 12:34 PM

Q. I intended to cook dinner at my apartment over the weekend but when I went to use the gas range the burners were not lit. I contacted ConEd and they...
Fresh Direct tipping not just for schmucks...the rent-buy pretzel...your property manager is having a nervous breakdown, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 9/22/11 - 10:37 AM
- Most people tip the Fresh Direct guy (unless he...
The StreetEasy Hot Dozen: 12 rentals that may or may not be available by the time you read this

by Emily Feldman | 9/21/11 - 11:41 AM

Though the end of the month is creeping up, there's still time to find a place for an Oct. 1 move-in. And as always, the Streeteasy Hot Dozen--a weekly roundup of top...
Then & Now: My East Village apartment still fits, but the neighborhood doesn't

by Rosemary as told to Kelly Kreth | 9/21/11 - 8:01 AM

I have lived in my 350 sq. ft. walk-up studio in the East Village since 1990. The rent is an affordable $937 month.
What I loved about it when i first saw it was that it...
NYC Real(i)ty Speak: If Upper East Side public schools could talk...

by Veronica X. | 9/16/11 - 11:36 AM

School re-zoning is finally a reality for the 2012 kindergarden class. Those bumped out of their preferred schools are trading conspiracy theories while...
Rent Coach: 10 luxury rentals still offering concessions; advice for picking a roommate

by Mike Akerly | 9/15/11 - 12:05 PM

Q. I recently lost my job and need to take in a roommate. Besides picking someone I wouldn't mind sharing an apartment with, what other things should I be...
Ask an Expert: How to get top dollar on your sublet

by Teri Karush Rogers | 9/14/11 - 8:07 AM

Q. I'm moving abroad and plan to rent out my co-op (unfurnished) for the next couple of years. Do you have any advice for getting the highest rent?...
The StreetEasy Hot Dozen: 12 rentals that may or may not be available by the time you read this

by Emily Feldman | 9/13/11 - 3:07 PM

The Hot Dozen, the week's 12 most popular listings on real estate site Streeteasy.com, features an impressive selection...
I made $14K on AirBnB.com at $99/night

by Anonymous Manhattan Renter as told to Elizabeth Kuster | 9/13/11 - 7:19 AM

The rent for my 225-square foot, one-bedroom apartment in a Murray Hill non-doorman building is $1,525 a month. When I travel, I offset my costs by renting out my apartment by...
Serial Renter: 5 things to do before the big day

by Caren Maio | 9/12/11 - 12:52 PM

So you’ve found that perfect apartment – your application was accepted, checks were cut, and the lease was signed. Nothing else to worry about, right? Wrong! There are plenty...