9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… knowing that inventory is much more expensive there will not be much to choose from and they have to act fast on … you need to apply And if you work with a broker you should know that you no longer need to pay a brokers fee … for $3000 Suffice it to say apartments like that dont exist for that rent in that pricey neighborhood In these …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… statewide housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years The budget includes … or local tax breaks in exchange for those units Think the 421a program  or federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit … could buy their units to create a limited equity housing cooperative such as a Housing Development Fund Corporation …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… increases are capped by a city board every year and tenants generally have a right to automatically renew the apartment …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM