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

… of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents and landlords … beating the competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference between a coop and condo anyway And …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
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 … but can be as long as three years  If you need to leave your apartment before the end of the lease you risk losing … to assign your lease doesnt apply if you rent in a coop or condo building where you typically rent from an individual …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to … termination or optout provisions  Also if you landed a rentstabilized apartment congrats youre entitled to a lease … for utilities … Some landlordsespecially in buildings where apartments arent separately metered or submeteredmay include …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
New development is rapidly transforming Gowanus. Here’s what renters and buyers can get

… active in Gowanus would be touting its proximity to two of Brooklyns most expensive and desirable neighborhoods … established a 2000squarefoot community arts center with an exhibition space and three residency studios The CBA will … firm just announced the opening of Society Brooklyn two 21story towers at 500 Degraw St and 504 Sackett St with 517 …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 21, 2025 - 10:30AM
Fewer buyers, steeper rents, and costlier renovations: How tariffs could impact NYC real estate

… Gerard Splendores clients have already hit pause on their search for a new place due to tariffs and stubbornly high … mute any significant uptick in transactions I think it wont live up to its potential pretariff tantrum Miller said … of people could lose their jobs Miller asked Thats why rates would fall to stimulate demand because the …

By Celia Young |April 17, 2025 - 11:30AM