New law aims to give NYC renters who served time a fair chance at housing

… market after serving sentences Nearly 750000 people in NYC have a conviction record almost 11 percent of the adult population80 percent of whom are Black and brown according … time a bias that contributes to housing instability and homelessness Webbs experience spurred him to get involved …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 14, 2025 - 10:30AM
What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… When youre buying in New York City one of the documents you will need to obtain is the certificate of occupancy which is sometimes … … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Buy … New Construction + CondosRent … Bricktionary … new construction … rent laws …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and ensure adequate insurance coverage Be prepared for …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works

… Landing a rentstabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline … who would otherwise struggle with unpredictable rent increases and the uncertainty of not knowing how many years … that begin on or after Oct 1st of 2025 through Sept 30th 2026 The rentstabilization program is one of the citys …

By Celia Young |August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM