11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear idea of what your landlord is required … deposit  blockburentcalculator … 7 Windows and natural lighting … With some exceptions every room including … The lights should be working when you move in but when the bulbs burn out its your job to replace them  What if you …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM
From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

… firstperson accounts of what its like to move from one NYC neighborhood to another Have a story to share  Drop … at Lavazza North America and work Downtown My commute wasnt bad I would get the train at Penn Station and get off at … place … I now have a 683squarefoot studio with big living room windows on the sixth floor of 547 West 47th Street  a …

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM
The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

… Years ago when I rented a studio apartment in a small selfmanaged coop … sign a lease as a renter in a coop or condo You may love your apartment only to find out that you cant renew your … For that reason he said A vacancy hurts a small landlord a lot more so the asking rent is a lot more …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 5, 2025 - 12:30PM