New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure … rent increases currently set at above 882 percent That means that a tenant whose building is covered by Good Cause … out a unit and the C of O doesnt cover the apartment for residential use thats a violation and you cant collect rent …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter There are scams involving fake … that ignore or dont know the laws that protect renters Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a … paperwork in order for their upcoming rental at least two months in advance even if we are not going to see the volume …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… rent increases and the uncertainty of not knowing how many years they can remain in place Unlike marketrate … located in buildings with six or more units that were built before July 1st 1974 and that were not substantially … construction when you apply and the process can take a long time Most successful applicants apply to many different …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

… go into effect tomorrow after a judge denied a powerful real estate lobbys attempt to prevent the laws implementation … of renting in NYC remains the same Renters who hire an agent for example to show them multiple apartments in their …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… Some New York City renters could gain a path to buying their apartments under legislation … 90 days before bidding on a single or twofamily home but nonprofits land banks and community land trusts are exempt …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM