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

… a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements … right you should definitely engage in some ontheground research One option is to find a shortterm rental  and do … to expect  … 3 Brokers charge fees in New York … Buyers In 2024 commissions for brokers who are members of REBNY were …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 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 … to negotiate the terms but Malin said it never hurts to ask for a change thats important to you If the apartment has … from a condo or coop owner The buildings will often have rules about insurance coverage and while the building policy …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026

… At least three candidates for New York City mayor have backed freezing the rent at the citys roughly one million rentstabilized … a new mayor wouldnt be able to appoint anyone until they take charge in January 2026  Were still a ways out in terms …

By Celia Young |December 10, 2024 - 5:00PM