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 … there are strategies for beating the competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference between a coop … scams to watch out for in shortterm rentals   … 7 Have your checkbook ready … Renters When you rent an apartment prepare …

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 understand that you are … years  If you need to leave your apartment before the end of the lease you risk losing your security deposit or even … of 40 times the monthly rent  a clean credit history and  proof of employment   A landlord can withhold consent if …

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

… Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … to negotiate the terms but Malin said it never hurts to ask for a change thats important to you If the apartment has … the policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and whether you are paying for any utilities  … 1 …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM