An open letter to the next mayor from a small NYC landlord

… Dear Mr Mayor whoever you turn out to be Congratulations on your victory  Even though youll be getting rentfree subsidized housing for the next four years you … an apartment ready to rent 6 things to do before you move How to negotiate with a NYC mover 7 tips that may save you …

By Craig Roche |October 3, 2013 - 1:08PM
Want an upgrade to your rental? Start thinking like a landlord

… Most tenants are afraid to ask their landlord for upgrades as these tend to lead to rent increases  While this is true you shouldnt get too … ranging from right away sir to over my dead body  Heres how I decide … 1 Yes and Im happy to pay out of pocket … Not …

By Craig Roche |September 12, 2013 - 10:43AM
Re-Lease Me: A landlord's guide to lease renewals

… Most marketrate leases in NYC are for one year As their leases approach … too enthusiastic or visible Ill nail them with a punitive rent increase  Though this may be news to tenants this isnt … your wallet dry or to make you indifferent about staying versus moving  Before I offer you a lease renewal Ive …

By Craig Roche |August 29, 2013 - 10:43AM
Single and slightly antisocial? Have I got the place for you!

… about what I look for in a tenant and chances are you arent it Sorry Likewise if you came with a broker Ill let you passbecause if youre willing to pay $3000 for a few hours work you probably wont be as … applicants and I can go to stage two The apartment showing and screening Heres what I ask about … 1 Why are you …

By Craig Roche |June 13, 2013 - 10:58AM
Why this small landlord stays away from Craigslist and brokers

… building with some of my tenants so they have the ability to make my life a living hell Moreover unlike many bigger … more than the maximum amount I could ever squeeze out of my rentals My rentals are my pension and my goal in finding a … … Since they are going to be my neighbors too I want to see how well we get along and to see how their experiences have …

By Craig Roche |May 30, 2013 - 10:48AM